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BCG 877V

1980 Ford Escort

Orange Petrol 1993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Apr 2027
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

1,868 mi
Last recorded1,868 miles
Recorded on27 Apr 2026
Typical for 1980 Ford Escort52,814 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBCG 877V
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year1980
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,993cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 27 Apr 2026 1,868 miles

Rear under sills corosion

corrosion under exhaust front pipe at bulkhead

play in both front seat mountings

Pass 27 Apr 2019 7,501 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2018 6,619 miles

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Fail 3 Jul 2012 6,461 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 18 Apr 2011 5,457 miles
Fail 6 May 2010 4,723 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 6 May 2010 4,723 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2008 4,023 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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BCG 877V is a 1980 Ford Escort in Orange with a 1,993cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 BCG 877V, 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 BCG 877V registered?

BCG 877V is a 1980 Ford Escort, first registered on 10 July 1980.

Is BCG 877V safe to buy?

The MOT history for BCG 877V shows 8 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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