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ELS 892V

1980 Ford Escort

Brown Petrol 1298cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Aug 2021
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

14,310 mi
Last recorded14,310 miles
Recorded on20 Aug 2020
Typical for 1980 Ford Escort52,814 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationELS 892V
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year1980
ColourBrown
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,298cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 20 Aug 2020 14,310 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2019 14,020 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2018 13,203 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Fail 2 Aug 2018 13,168 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner wing /bulkhead area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner wheelarch area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner wing /bulkhead area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 27 Jul 2017 12,469 miles

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Pass 16 Aug 2016 11,414 miles
Pass 15 May 2015 10,185 miles
Pass 26 May 2014 8,797 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2013 8,736 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2012 8,548 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2011 7,590 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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ELS 892V is a 1980 Ford Escort in Brown with a 1,298cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 ELS 892V, 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 ELS 892V registered?

ELS 892V is a 1980 Ford Escort, first registered on 11 January 1980.

Is ELS 892V safe to buy?

The MOT history for ELS 892V shows 11 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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