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EOC 835V

1980 Ford Escort

Red Petrol 1993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Oct 2020
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

6,563 mi
Last recorded6,563 miles
Recorded on24 Sep 2019
Typical for 1980 Ford Escort52,814 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEOC 835V
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year1980
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,993cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 24 Sep 2019 6,563 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2018 6,350 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2017 6,208 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2016 6,106 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2016 6,048 miles

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

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

Pass 19 Aug 2015 5,941 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2014 5,723 miles

Slight deterioration of steering column lower coupling.

Pass 12 Aug 2013 5,400 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2012 4,125 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2011 3,699 miles
Pass 24 May 2010 3,602 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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EOC 835V is a 1980 Ford Escort in Red with a 1,993cc 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 EOC 835V, 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 EOC 835V?

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What year was EOC 835V registered?

EOC 835V is a 1980 Ford Escort, first registered on 27 February 1980.

Is EOC 835V safe to buy?

The MOT history for EOC 835V 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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