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A115 HPL

1984 Ford Escort

Grey Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Sep 2023
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

52,091 mi
Last recorded52,091 miles
Recorded on7 Sep 2022
Typical for 1984 Ford Escort53,632 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA115 HPL
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year1984
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 7 Sep 2022 52,091 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Reverse light not working

Wheel bearing has slight play Both rear (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 7 Sep 2022 52,091 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Reverse light not working

Wheel bearing has slight play Both rear (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Aug 2021 51,424 miles

All direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

Front fog lights not working

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Sep 2020 50,932 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2019 50,744 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2018 50,184 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 6 Sep 2017 49,441 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2016 47,716 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2015 54,803 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2014 45,596 miles

Fuel lines are slightly corroded

Rear seat belts not tested. Roof is down not allowing access to rear of vehicle

Fail 2 Apr 2014 45,596 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Fuel lines are slightly corroded

Rear seat belts not tested. Roof is down not allowing access to rear of vehicle

Pass 21 Mar 2013 44,783 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 5 Mar 2013 44,708 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 4 Apr 2012 43,450 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 29 Sep 2010 40,135 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2010 39,970 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Nearside Rear Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Offside Rear Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Pass 24 Sep 2009 37,866 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 19 Sep 2008 36,308 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 19 Sep 2008 36,308 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Rear fog lamp switch faulty (1.3.1a)

Pass 19 Jun 2007 35,750 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 18 May 2006 35,397 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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A115 HPL is a 1984 Ford Escort in Grey with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

Across all 1984 Ford Escort models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.1% with a typical mileage of 53,632 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 A115 HPL, 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 42 years old, this Ford Escort is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was A115 HPL registered?

A115 HPL is a 1984 Ford Escort, first registered on 18 April 1984.

Is A115 HPL safe to buy?

The MOT history for A115 HPL shows 21 tests with a 76.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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