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BEO 623V

1980 Ford Escort

Silver Petrol 1298cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Mar 2020
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

76,075 mi
Last recorded76,075 miles
Recorded on16 Mar 2019
Typical for 1980 Ford Escort52,814 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBEO 623V
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year1980
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,298cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Mar 2019 76,075 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Apr 2018 74,273 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2018 74,273 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring not correctly located (2.4.C.2)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Coil spring not correctly located (2.4.C.2)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering rear of chassis leg under floor pan (6.1.A.1)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings chassis rail (6.1.B.2)

Pass 5 Oct 2016 72,620 miles

both front tyres worn on inner edges

Fail 5 Oct 2016 72,619 miles

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

both front tyres worn on inner edges

Fail 22 Sep 2016 72,613 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring not correctly located (2.4.C.2)

Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings inner sill (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Coil spring not correctly located (2.4.C.2)

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear TYRE SCUFFED ON OUTER EDGE

Pass 10 Sep 2015 71,528 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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BEO 623V is a 1980 Ford Escort in Silver with a 1,298cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 BEO 623V, 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 BEO 623V registered?

BEO 623V is a 1980 Ford Escort, first registered on 1 June 1980.

Is BEO 623V safe to buy?

The MOT history for BEO 623V shows 7 tests with a 57.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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