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BAA 849V

1980 Ford Escort

Black Petrol 1993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 May 2019
Tests13 (13 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

34,135 mi
Last recorded34,135 miles
Recorded on19 May 2018
Typical for 1980 Ford Escort52,814 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBAA 849V
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year1980
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,993cc

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MOT History

13 pass
Pass 19 May 2018 34,135 miles
Pass 6 May 2017 33,136 miles
Pass 6 May 2016 31,153 miles
Pass 9 May 2015 28,777 miles
Pass 17 May 2014 27,918 miles
Pass 18 May 2013 26,997 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2012 25,184 miles
Pass 14 May 2011 23,044 miles
Pass 8 May 2010 20,195 miles
Pass 12 May 2009 17,922 miles
Pass 10 May 2008 16,246 miles
Pass 17 May 2007 1,146 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2006 773 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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BAA 849V is a 1980 Ford Escort in Black with a 1,993cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 BAA 849V, 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 BAA 849V registered?

BAA 849V is a 1980 Ford Escort, first registered on 18 April 1980.

Is BAA 849V safe to buy?

The MOT history for BAA 849V shows 13 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does BAA 849V have outstanding finance?

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