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AFN 376V

1980 Ford Escort

Gold Petrol 1298cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Dec 2020
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

88,040 mi
Last recorded88,040 miles
Recorded on4 Dec 2019
Typical for 1980 Ford Escort52,814 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAFN 376V
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year1980
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,298cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 4 Dec 2019 88,040 miles

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

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

Fail 2 Dec 2019 88,031 miles

Offside Floor excessively deteriorated (6.2.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 14 Nov 2018 86,753 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

fuel tank mounting corroded

various spots of under body corrosion

Pass 28 Nov 2017 84,846 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Oil leak ()

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

slight corrosion around fuel tank mountings

small areas of corrosion about the car

Fail 28 Nov 2017 84,846 miles

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

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Oil leak ()

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

slight corrosion around fuel tank mountings

small areas of corrosion about the car

Pass 25 Nov 2016 81,856 miles

Nearside Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Slight corrosion round fuel tank mounting

Small areas of corrosion through out the car

Fail 24 Nov 2016 81,855 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer torn (7.2.4c)

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

Nearside Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Slight corrosion round fuel tank mounting

Small areas of corrosion through out the car

Pass 10 Dec 2015 78,513 miles

Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced both (1.7.5a)

Front both front floor plans corroded

Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play both (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front suspension top plate corroding

fuel tank support corroded

strong smell of fuel from vehicle, no visible leaks

Fail 2 Dec 2015 78,512 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement both 'D' bushes worn (2.4.G.2)

Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced both (1.7.5a)

Front both front floor plans corroded

Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play both (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front suspension top plate corroding

fuel tank support corroded

strong smell of fuel from vehicle, no visible leaks

Pass 8 Dec 2014 74,377 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 6 Dec 2013 70,529 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

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

Pass 13 Nov 2012 65,751 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2011 60,560 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 22 Nov 2011 60,547 miles

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

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.E.2b)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 22 Nov 2010 55,514 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2009 50,509 miles

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

offside rear outer sill has slight corrosion

Pass 18 Nov 2009 50,509 miles

offside rear outer sill has slight corrosion

Pass 1 Dec 2008 47,906 miles

slight corrosion to outer sills and rear wheel arches

slight play in nearside steering rack tie rod socket

Fail 1 Dec 2008 47,906 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 5 Dec 2007 43,745 miles
Fail 5 Dec 2007 43,745 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 11 Dec 2006 39,973 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2005 35,691 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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AFN 376V is a 1980 Ford Escort in Gold with a 1,298cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

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 AFN 376V, 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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AFN 376V is a 1980 Ford Escort, first registered on 11 February 1980.

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