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A250 UHK

1984 Ford Escort

Red Petrol 1296cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Oct 2025
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

62,869 mi
Last recorded62,869 miles
Recorded on19 Oct 2024
Typical for 1984 Ford Escort53,632 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA250 UHK
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year1984
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,296cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 19 Oct 2024 62,869 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2016 62,389 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside rear outer sill and wheelarch slightly corroded

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 9 Jul 2015 61,736 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2015 61,736 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely by positive means (7.2.4b)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 27 Jun 2014 59,155 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2014 59,155 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Fail 27 Jul 2012 55,618 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 27 Jul 2012 55,618 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2011 53,228 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2011 53,227 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Pass 1 Jul 2010 50,937 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2009 47,975 miles

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

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

Fail 23 Jun 2009 47,975 miles

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

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

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

Pass 7 May 2008 43,705 miles

Oil leak

Pass 12 Mar 2007 40,690 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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A250 UHK is a 1984 Ford Escort in Red with a 1,296cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 A250 UHK, 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 A250 UHK registered?

A250 UHK is a 1984 Ford Escort, first registered on 18 July 1984.

Is A250 UHK safe to buy?

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