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A22 FEP

1985 Ford Escort

Black Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Jun 2027
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

114,821 mi
Last recorded114,821 miles
Recorded on5 Jun 2026
Typical for 1985 Ford Escort52,350 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA22 FEP
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year1985
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 Jun 2026 114,821 miles
Pass 23 May 2025 14,599 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2014 13,547 miles

clutch heavy

cover sills fitted to rear of both door sills

minor corrosion nearside inner sill

Fail 30 Jul 2014 13,547 miles

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

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

clutch heavy

cover sills fitted to rear of both door sills

minor corrosion nearside inner sill

Pass 13 May 2011 9,333 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 13 May 2010 7,982 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2008 6,099 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2008 6,096 miles

Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

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

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

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.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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A22 FEP is a 1985 Ford Escort in Black with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 1985 Ford Escort models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.8% with a typical mileage of 52,350 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 A22 FEP, 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 41 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 A22 FEP registered?

A22 FEP is a 1985 Ford Escort, first registered on 31 December 1985.

Is A22 FEP safe to buy?

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