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DAZ 1419

1980 Ford Escort

Red Petrol 1993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jun 2016
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

2,804 mi
Last recorded2,804 miles
Recorded on10 Jun 2015
Typical for 1980 Ford Escort52,814 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDAZ 1419
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year1980
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,993cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 Jun 2015 2,804 miles
Pass 15 May 2014 2,814 miles
Fail 15 May 2014 2,814 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 12 Jun 2013 2,808 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2013 2,804 miles

Nearside Front Steering pivot point has excessive play (2.2.B.1g)

Offside Front Steering pivot point has excessive play (2.2.B.1g)

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

Pass 22 Dec 2011 2,807 miles
Pass 6 May 2010 2,804 miles

Vehicle modified for motor sport purposes.

Pass 23 Feb 2009 2,764 miles

vehicle modified for motor sport purposes

Pass 12 Jan 2008 2,618 miles

vehicle is modified for motor sport purposes

Pass 23 Nov 2006 2,149 miles

vehicle highly modified for motor sport purposes

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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DAZ 1419 is a 1980 Ford Escort in Red with a 1,993cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 DAZ 1419, 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

How do I check the history of DAZ 1419?

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What year was DAZ 1419 registered?

DAZ 1419 is a 1980 Ford Escort, first registered on 30 December 1980.

Is DAZ 1419 safe to buy?

The MOT history for DAZ 1419 shows 10 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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