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A16 EOO

1985 Ford Escort

White Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Nov 2020
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

94,417 mi
Last recorded94,417 miles
Recorded on1 May 2019
Typical for 1985 Ford Escort52,350 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA16 EOO
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year1985
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 May 2019 94,417 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear (5.2.3 (e))

general underbody corroded

suspension components corroded

various suspension bushes perished/split

Fail 30 Apr 2019 94,417 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear (5.2.3 (e))

general underbody corroded

suspension components corroded

various suspension bushes perished/split

Pass 6 May 2018 93,611 miles

corrosion to various suspension components

general corrosion to underbody

oil residue on engine

Fail 6 May 2018 93,611 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

corrosion to various suspension components

general corrosion to underbody

oil residue on engine

Pass 17 May 2017 93,497 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2016

Emissions not tested engine low on coolant (7.3.A.1)

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded Front to rear, rear section (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Rear Outer Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Inner and Outer sill corroded to excess (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Outer Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner sill corroded to excess (2.4.A.3)

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

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

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded Front to rear, rear section (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 4 Dec 2015 92,647 miles

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

Slight free play at N/S steering arm

Fail 4 Nov 2015 92,647 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Slight free play at N/S steering arm

Pass 17 Oct 2014 92,639 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2013 92,273 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2012 91,573 miles

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 11 Jun 2011 91,545 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Inner Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 21 Jan 2010 88,877 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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A16 EOO is a 1985 Ford Escort in White with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 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 A16 EOO, 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.

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A16 EOO is a 1985 Ford Escort, first registered on 24 May 1985.

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