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BAB 138W

1980 Ford Escort

Blue Petrol 1298cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Sep 2022
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

8,770 mi
Last recorded8,770 miles
Recorded on21 Sep 2021
Typical for 1980 Ford Escort52,814 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBAB 138W
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year1980
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,298cc

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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Pass 21 Sep 2021 8,770 miles

all passenger seats and carpets missing time of test

Pass 17 Jul 2020 8,593 miles

Front Headlamp reflector slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Fail 15 Jul 2020 8,593 miles

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Front Headlamp reflector slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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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BAB 138W is a 1980 Ford Escort in Blue with a 1,298cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 BAB 138W, 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 BAB 138W registered?

BAB 138W is a 1980 Ford Escort, first registered on 24 October 1980.

Is BAB 138W safe to buy?

The MOT history for BAB 138W shows 3 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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