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BBP 777V

1980 Ford Escort

White Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Jun 2027
Tests4 (4 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

1,099 mi
Last recorded1,099 miles
Recorded on22 May 2026
Typical for 1980 Ford Escort52,814 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBBP 777V
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year1980
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

4 pass
Pass 22 May 2026 1,099 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2025 766 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2024 338 miles

Nearside Front Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test harness fitted

Nearside Front Standard fitment seat belt missing harness fitted

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

vehicle converted for road rally applications

Pass 12 Apr 2023 17 miles

Front Standard fitment seat belt missing harnesses fitted

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test roll cage fitted

vehicle converted for road rally

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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BBP 777V is a 1980 Ford Escort in White with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 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 BBP 777V, 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 BBP 777V registered?

BBP 777V is a 1980 Ford Escort, first registered on 1 July 1980.

Is BBP 777V safe to buy?

The MOT history for BBP 777V shows 4 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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