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ACX 424V

1980 Ford Escort

White Petrol 1993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 May 2026
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

98,474 mi
Last recorded98,474 miles
Recorded on9 May 2025
Typical for 1980 Ford Escort52,814 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationACX 424V
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year1980
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,993cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 May 2025 98,474 miles
Pass 17 May 2024 97,811 miles

Brake cable damaged but not to excess modified (1.1.15 (a))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

heavily modified vehicle

Pass 9 Apr 2021 95,620 miles
Pass 4 May 2011 95,620 miles
Fail 4 May 2011 95,620 miles

Lower Steering column retaining device insecure (2.1.6)

Pass 5 May 2010 94,401 miles
Fail 4 May 2010 94,401 miles

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

exhaust hits floor.

Pass 1 May 2009 93,211 miles

Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 8 May 2008 92,267 miles
Pass 10 May 2007 89,100 miles
Pass 10 May 2006 87,627 miles
Fail 10 May 2006 87,627 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.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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ACX 424V is a 1980 Ford Escort in White with a 1,993cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 ACX 424V, 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 ACX 424V registered?

ACX 424V is a 1980 Ford Escort, first registered on 28 January 1980.

Is ACX 424V safe to buy?

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