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LCA 84F

1968 Ford Escort

White Petrol 1098cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Feb 2025
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

1 mi
Last recorded1 miles
Recorded on10 Feb 2024
Typical for 1968 Ford Escort38,716 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLCA 84F
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year1968
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,098cc

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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 10 Feb 2024 1 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2007 66,519 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2007 66,508 miles

Brake pedal has excessive side movement indicating a badly worn bearing or pivot (3.3.A.1d)

Offside Front Brake hose leaking (3.6.A.1)

Offside Front Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

Steering column flexible coupling is excessively deteriorated (2.1.5)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 1 Mar 2006 65,661 miles

How Reliable is the Ford Escort?

Based on 4,961,191 MOT tests across 821,553 vehicles.

63.1%
Pass Rate
4,830
Miles/Year
38
Year Lifespan
821,553
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 465,333
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded 447,459
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 433,778
Brake pipe excessively corroded 419,450
constant velocity joint gaiter split 203,602
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LCA 84F is a 1968 Ford Escort in White with a 1,098cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 1968 Ford Escort models, the average MOT pass rate is 87.2% with a typical mileage of 38,716 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Ford Escort fails its MOT is suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded, accounting for 465,333 recorded failures. If you're considering buying LCA 84F, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Ford Escort typically stays on UK roads for around 38 years. At 58 years old, this Ford Escort is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was LCA 84F registered?

LCA 84F is a 1968 Ford Escort, first registered on 1 February 1968.

Is LCA 84F safe to buy?

The MOT history for LCA 84F shows 4 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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