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EMF 433V

1980 Ford Escort

White Petrol 1993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Aug 2026
Tests15 (14 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.3%

Mileage

3,058 mi
Last recorded3,058 miles
Recorded on23 Aug 2025
Typical for 1980 Ford Escort52,814 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEMF 433V
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year1980
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,993cc

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MOT History

14 pass 1 fail
Pass 23 Aug 2025 3,058 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2024 2,171 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2020 347 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2018 100,345 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2017 99,861 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2016 98,904 miles

o/s rear inner sill webb corroded

Pass 21 Mar 2015 98,089 miles

slight oil leak rear axle

Pass 5 Apr 2014 97,201 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

slight play n/s & o/s front wheel bearings

slight play n/s & o/s rear leaf spring shackle bushes

Pass 10 Apr 2013 96,403 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Mar 2012 95,124 miles

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

Pass 10 Aug 2009 94,557 miles

Nearside Inner Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 10 Aug 2009 94,550 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Inner Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 16 Aug 2008 93,925 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2007 92,952 miles

Nearside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Pass 27 Jul 2006 92,343 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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EMF 433V is a 1980 Ford Escort in White with a 1,993cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.3%.

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 EMF 433V, 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 EMF 433V registered?

EMF 433V is a 1980 Ford Escort, first registered on 1 January 1980.

Is EMF 433V safe to buy?

The MOT history for EMF 433V shows 15 tests with a 93.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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