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A200 HMY

1984 Ford Escort

White Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Oct 2025
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

55,351 mi
Last recorded55,351 miles
Recorded on1 Nov 2024
Typical for 1984 Ford Escort53,632 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA200 HMY
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year1984
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 Nov 2024 55,351 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2023 55,272 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2022 55,184 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2022 55,184 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Pass 29 Oct 2021 55,089 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2020 54,751 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2019 54,003 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2018 52,873 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Pass 14 Oct 2017 50,959 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2016 47,973 miles

rear exhaust mount heavily split.

Pass 16 Oct 2015 45,987 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2015 45,979 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 14 Oct 2014 35,053 miles

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

Fail 3 Oct 2013 23,125 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

offside rear tyre tread depth 3 m/m

Pass 3 Oct 2013 23,125 miles

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

offside rear tyre tread depth 3 m/m

Pass 30 Jul 2012 19,889 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2012 19,889 miles

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 17 May 2011 18,266 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2010 17,256 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2009 15,523 miles
Pass 29 May 2008 11,826 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2007 8,406 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2006 5,317 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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A200 HMY is a 1984 Ford Escort in White with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.6%.

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 A200 HMY, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was A200 HMY registered?

A200 HMY is a 1984 Ford Escort, first registered on 24 July 1984.

Is A200 HMY safe to buy?

The MOT history for A200 HMY shows 23 tests with a 82.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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