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A215 EMX

1984 Ford Escort

Black Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Aug 2026
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

65,123 mi
Last recorded65,123 miles
Recorded on8 Aug 2025
Typical for 1984 Ford Escort53,632 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA215 EMX
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year1984
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 Aug 2025 65,123 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2024 64,787 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2023 64,774 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2021 64,756 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2020 64,743 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2019 64,615 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2017 64,007 miles

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion inner rear panel (6.1.B.2)

Pass 6 Sep 2016 63,802 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement in lower arm (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement in lower arm (2.4.G.2)

battery tray is corroded but not demend excesive

fuse box mounting is corroded but not demend excessive

Pass 10 Jun 2015 63,542 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2015 63,542 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Centre Fuel hose leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

Pass 25 Jun 2014 63,152 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

rear brakes lazy binding borderline pass needs further investigtion

Pass 1 Jul 2013 61,922 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2012 60,705 miles

Offside Front Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 11 Aug 2012 60,705 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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A215 EMX is a 1984 Ford Escort in Black with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 A215 EMX, 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 A215 EMX registered?

A215 EMX is a 1984 Ford Escort, first registered on 3 January 1984.

Is A215 EMX safe to buy?

The MOT history for A215 EMX shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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