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A561 HPK

1984 Ford Escort

Blue Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jul 2026
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

66,105 mi
Last recorded66,105 miles
Recorded on28 Jul 2025
Typical for 1984 Ford Escort53,632 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA561 HPK
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year1984
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 28 Jul 2025 66,105 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2023 66,043 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2022 64,492 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2019 64,212 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2018 64,103 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 20 Jun 2017 63,843 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2016 63,433 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2015 63,215 miles

battery terminal poor connection

slight surface corrosion underside of vehicle, front brake discs and battery tray area

Pass 14 Jul 2006 63,182 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2006 63,182 miles

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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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A561 HPK is a 1984 Ford Escort in Blue with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 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 A561 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of A561 HPK?

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What year was A561 HPK registered?

A561 HPK is a 1984 Ford Escort, first registered on 30 December 1984.

Is A561 HPK safe to buy?

The MOT history for A561 HPK shows 10 tests with a 90% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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