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A17 AGK

1985 Ford Escort

Blue Diesel 1608cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Feb 2010
Tests6 (2 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate33.3%

Mileage

2,660 mi
Last recorded2,660 miles
Recorded on3 Feb 2009
Typical for 1985 Ford Escort52,350 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA17 AGK
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year1985
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,608cc

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MOT History

2 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Feb 2009 2,660 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2009 2,656 miles

Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Rear Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1)

Pass 8 Sep 2007 96,771 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2007 96,771 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Fail 5 Apr 2007 96,756 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Steering column top bearing excessively worn (2.1.2c)

Steering column shaft has slight end float (2.1.3)

Fail 23 Feb 2007 96,743 miles

Front Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Leaf spring linkage pin missing (2.4.B.3a)

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear Brake load sensing valve linkage obviously incorrectly adjusted (3.6.E.3)

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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A17 AGK is a 1985 Ford Escort in Blue with a 1,608cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 33.3%.

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 A17 AGK, 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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What year was A17 AGK registered?

A17 AGK is a 1985 Ford Escort, first registered on 25 March 1985.

Is A17 AGK safe to buy?

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