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A805 HPV

1984 Ford Escort

Red Petrol 1117cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 May 2025
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

40,440 mi
Last recorded40,440 miles
Recorded on20 May 2024
Typical for 1984 Ford Escort53,632 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA805 HPV
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year1984
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,117cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 20 May 2024 40,440 miles

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

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

Pass 11 May 2023 32,741 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2022 32,738 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 22 Jun 2022 32,731 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 2 Feb 2016 32,712 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure sidewall (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

nearside front and nearside rear

offside rear tyre cracking on sidewall

Pass 1 Jul 2014 32,565 miles

o/s front tyre perished

rear brakes slightly uneven

slight bind n/s front brake

Fail 30 Jun 2014 32,565 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

o/s front tyre perished

rear brakes slightly uneven

slight bind n/s front brake

Pass 28 Feb 2013 32,463 miles

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

Oil leak

battery tray area corroded

o/s door step corroded

Fail 20 Feb 2013 32,463 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

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

Oil leak

battery tray area corroded

o/s door step corroded

Fail 29 Feb 2012 31,861 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Oil leak

Temporary fuel cap fitted

corrosion to os step and both sills

Pass 29 Feb 2012 31,861 miles

Oil leak

Temporary fuel cap fitted

corrosion to os step and both sills

Pass 5 Nov 2009 28,874 miles

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

Fail 5 Nov 2009 28,874 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Pass 11 Nov 2008 25,511 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2007 22,889 miles

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

nearside rear brake binding slightly

Pass 15 Nov 2006 20,744 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2006 20,742 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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

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

Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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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A805 HPV is a 1984 Ford Escort in Red with a 1,117cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 A805 HPV, 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 A805 HPV registered?

A805 HPV is a 1984 Ford Escort, first registered on 30 December 1984.

Is A805 HPV safe to buy?

The MOT history for A805 HPV shows 17 tests with a 58.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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