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CRG 894V

1980 Ford Escort

Blue Petrol 1993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Jul 2027
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

14,858 mi
Last recorded14,858 miles
Recorded on20 Jul 2026
Typical for 1980 Ford Escort52,814 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCRG 894V
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year1980
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,993cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 20 Jul 2026 14,858 miles
Pass 8 May 2024 14,842 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2019 14,801 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2018 14,643 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2017 14,232 miles

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

freeplay inner rack joints

handbrake rod rubbing exhaust

headlamp beam image poor

Pass 31 Mar 2015 14,232 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2013 14,232 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2012 14,227 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2011 14,216 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2011 14,208 miles

Indicator switch faulty (1.4.A.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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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CRG 894V is a 1980 Ford Escort in Blue with a 1,993cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 CRG 894V, 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 CRG 894V registered?

CRG 894V is a 1980 Ford Escort, first registered on 17 June 1980.

Is CRG 894V safe to buy?

The MOT history for CRG 894V shows 10 tests with a 90% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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