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A12 TDY

1985 Ford Escort

Blue Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Mar 2021
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

43,310 mi
Last recorded43,310 miles
Recorded on13 Mar 2020
Typical for 1985 Ford Escort52,350 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA12 TDY
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year1985
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 13 Mar 2020 43,310 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2019 43,222 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2015 43,131 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2014 43,005 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2013 42,482 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2012 42,314 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2012 42,314 miles

Nearside Front Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Offside Front Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 14 Jan 2009 40,284 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2006 38,727 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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A12 TDY is a 1985 Ford Escort in Blue with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

Across all 1985 Ford Escort models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.8% with a typical mileage of 52,350 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 A12 TDY, 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 41 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 A12 TDY registered?

A12 TDY is a 1985 Ford Escort, first registered on 18 April 1985.

Is A12 TDY safe to buy?

The MOT history for A12 TDY shows 9 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does A12 TDY have outstanding finance?

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