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ACR 331V

1980 Ford Escort

Black Petrol 1993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jul 2018
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

37,073 mi
Last recorded37,073 miles
Recorded on17 Aug 2018
Typical for 1980 Ford Escort52,814 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationACR 331V
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year1980
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,993cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Fail 17 Aug 2018 37,073 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Upper Axle insecure stabiliser detatched (5.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chips x 2 (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside door has exposed corrosion & sharp edges

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced in other than failed areas (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear side light goes out when brakes are applied

Pass 17 Jul 2017 37,055 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2016 36,421 miles

Nearside Front Front tyres cracked not yet exposing the cord.

Offside Front Front tyres cracked not yet exposing the cord.

Fail 8 Jul 2016 36,421 miles

Nearside Front Front tyres cracked not yet exposing the cord.

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Front tyres cracked not yet exposing the cord.

Pass 1 Aug 2015 34,395 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2009 34,388 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2007

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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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ACR 331V is a 1980 Ford Escort in Black with a 1,993cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 ACR 331V, 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.

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What year was ACR 331V registered?

ACR 331V is a 1980 Ford Escort, first registered on 12 March 1980.

Is ACR 331V safe to buy?

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