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AVY 320V

1980 Ford Escort

Blue Petrol 1298cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Apr 2027
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

81,323 mi
Last recorded81,323 miles
Recorded on1 May 2026
Typical for 1980 Ford Escort52,814 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAVY 320V
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year1980
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,298cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 1 May 2026 81,323 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2025 79,106 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2024 77,107 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2022 75,330 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2021 73,355 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2020 72,950 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2019 70,975 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2018 68,634 miles

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

Pass 22 Jul 2017 66,158 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2016 62,559 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2015 59,374 miles

n/s/f wheel bearing slight play

o/s/f wheel bearing slight play

Pass 29 Nov 2013 57,719 miles
Fail 25 Nov 2013 57,717 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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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AVY 320V is a 1980 Ford Escort in Blue with a 1,298cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 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 AVY 320V, 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 AVY 320V registered?

AVY 320V is a 1980 Ford Escort, first registered on 12 March 1980.

Is AVY 320V safe to buy?

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