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A150 UGJ

1984 Ford Escort

Black Petrol 1296cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Jul 2026
Tests20 (18 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

60,717 mi
Last recorded60,717 miles
Recorded on29 Jul 2025
Typical for 1984 Ford Escort53,632 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA150 UGJ
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year1984
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,296cc

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MOT History

18 pass 2 fail
Pass 29 Jul 2025 60,717 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2024 59,903 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2023 59,444 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2022 59,250 miles

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 3 Jul 2021 58,732 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2020 58,204 miles

brake pad warning light illuminated.pads all good

Fail 30 Apr 2019 58,183 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour White (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected Inner sill holed and inner wheel arch holed (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp Flashing with the indicator (4.2.3 (c))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Inner sill corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive Dripping near sump plug but the whole sump is damp (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Centre pipe to rear silencer (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 13 Feb 2018 57,779 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak ()

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases box (7.1.2)

Pass 21 Feb 2017 57,109 miles

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 8 Mar 2016 56,561 miles

Nearside Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

o/s steering arm slight play at inner joint

Pass 11 May 2015 53,041 miles
Pass 8 May 2014 44,487 miles

both front tyres perishing

both rear tyres perishing

offside front bumper end cap missing

offside rear brake slightly binding

Pass 11 May 2013 40,354 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2012 37,052 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2012 37,052 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 28 Mar 2011 37,069 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2010 37,019 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2007 37,014 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

n/s/r o/s/r tyres side walls worn

Pass 15 Dec 2006 37,006 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2005 37,001 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

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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A150 UGJ is a 1984 Ford Escort in Black with a 1,296cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 A150 UGJ, 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 A150 UGJ registered?

A150 UGJ is a 1984 Ford Escort, first registered on 13 January 1984.

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