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ATR 477V

1980 Ford Escort

Red Petrol 1993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Aug 2022
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

69,568 mi
Last recorded69,568 miles
Recorded on21 Aug 2021
Typical for 1980 Ford Escort52,814 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationATR 477V
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year1980
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,993cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 21 Aug 2021 69,568 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2021 69,568 miles

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

Pass 2 May 2020 69,381 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2019 69,040 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2018 68,901 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2017 67,237 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2015 66,271 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2014 65,800 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2013 64,710 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2012 63,815 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2011 62,568 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2010 62,566 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2010 62,566 miles

Nearside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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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ATR 477V is a 1980 Ford Escort in Red with a 1,993cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 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 ATR 477V, 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

How do I check the history of ATR 477V?

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What year was ATR 477V registered?

ATR 477V is a 1980 Ford Escort, first registered on 4 June 1980.

Is ATR 477V safe to buy?

The MOT history for ATR 477V shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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