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CSN 408V

1980 Ford Escort

Yellow Petrol 1599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Oct 2020
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

37,682 mi
Last recorded37,682 miles
Recorded on19 Apr 2019
Typical for 1980 Ford Escort52,814 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCSN 408V
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year1980
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,599cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 Apr 2019 37,682 miles
Pass 29 May 2017 37,561 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2016 37,447 miles

Oil leak from the engine area

Pass 4 Jun 2015 37,061 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Fail 4 Jun 2015 37,061 miles

Emissions not tested (7.3.A.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

registration plate fitted to the front does not have black characters on a white background (6.3.2a)

registration plate fitted to the rear does not have black characters on a yellow background (6.3.2b)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 27 May 2014 36,827 miles
Fail 26 May 2014 36,826 miles

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

registration plate fitted to the front does not have black characters on a white background (6.3.2a)

registration plate fitted to the rear does not have black characters on a yellow background (6.3.2b)

Pass 13 Apr 2013 36,384 miles
Pass 31 May 2012 37,463 miles

Nearside rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Offside rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Fail 25 May 2012 35,463 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Offside rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Pass 21 Apr 2011 35,845 miles

Oil leak

Fail 14 Apr 2011 35,845 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Oil leak

Pass 22 Apr 2010 35,444 miles

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Pass 13 Apr 2009 35,444 miles

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

Nearside Leaf spring has slight side play at eye (anchor) (2.4.B.4)

Offside Rear Leaf spring has slight side play at eye (anchor) (2.4.B.4)

Pass 8 Apr 2008 35,214 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2006 33,856 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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CSN 408V is a 1980 Ford Escort in Yellow with a 1,599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 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 CSN 408V, 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 CSN 408V registered?

CSN 408V is a 1980 Ford Escort, first registered on 14 January 1980.

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