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A272 HPK

1984 Ford Escort

Silver Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Mar 2012
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

93,308 mi
Last recorded93,308 miles
Recorded on22 Feb 2011
Typical for 1984 Ford Escort53,632 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA272 HPK
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year1984
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 22 Feb 2011 93,308 miles

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 26 Feb 2010 92,952 miles

n/s door sill/wheel arch starting to corrode

Pass 24 Feb 2009 92,543 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 24 Feb 2009 92,543 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 27 Feb 2008 91,906 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 27 Feb 2008 91,906 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 22 Feb 2007 90,806 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

corrosion n/s/rear door sill

handbrake long

Pass 22 Feb 2006 89,706 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

handbrake long

slight corrosion nearside rear door sill

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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A272 HPK is a 1984 Ford Escort in Silver with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 A272 HPK, 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 A272 HPK registered?

A272 HPK is a 1984 Ford Escort, first registered on 2 May 1984.

Is A272 HPK safe to buy?

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