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ACG 496V

1980 Ford Escort

Yellow Petrol 1295cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Oct 2017
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

11,876 mi
Last recorded11,876 miles
Recorded on13 Oct 2016
Typical for 1980 Ford Escort52,814 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationACG 496V
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year1980
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,295cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 13 Oct 2016 11,876 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2015 11,800 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2013 999 miles
Fail 21 May 2011 990 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 21 May 2011 990 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2009 874 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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ACG 496V is a 1980 Ford Escort in Yellow with a 1,295cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

Across all 1980 Ford Escort models, the average MOT pass rate is 83.7% with a typical mileage of 52,814 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 ACG 496V, 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 46 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 ACG 496V registered?

ACG 496V is a 1980 Ford Escort, first registered on 1 April 1980.

Is ACG 496V safe to buy?

The MOT history for ACG 496V shows 6 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does ACG 496V have outstanding finance?

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