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CVA 560V

1980 Ford Escort

Silver Petrol 1599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Sep 2017
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

63,336 mi
Last recorded63,336 miles
Recorded on10 Sep 2016
Typical for 1980 Ford Escort52,814 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCVA 560V
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year1980
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,599cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Sep 2016 63,336 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Pass 12 Sep 2015 62,583 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Fail 12 Sep 2015 62,583 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Pass 13 Sep 2014 61,442 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2013 60,477 miles

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Lower Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

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

main beam tell tale

offside front steering rack mount

offside indercator tell tale

rear diff oil leak center and offside

Pass 15 Sep 2012 56,379 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

offside indercator tell tale

rear diff oil leak center and offside

Pass 10 Sep 2011 58,336 miles

Centre Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Centre Steering rack slightly corroded but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 21 Sep 2010 57,505 miles

Battery insecure

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 14 Jul 2010 67,265 miles

Battery insecure

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

Fail 14 Jul 2010 67,265 miles

Inner Front Trailing arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

Battery insecure

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

Pass 17 Jul 2009 56,423 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2008

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is deliberately modified which significantly reduces the original strength (2.4.A.3)

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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CVA 560V is a 1980 Ford Escort in Silver with a 1,599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 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 CVA 560V, 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 CVA 560V registered?

CVA 560V is a 1980 Ford Escort, first registered on 26 February 1980.

Is CVA 560V safe to buy?

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