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EOX 586V

1980 Ford Escort

Bronze Petrol 1295cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jan 2014
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

17,838 mi
Last recorded17,838 miles
Recorded on31 Jan 2013
Typical for 1980 Ford Escort52,814 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEOX 586V
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year1980
ColourBronze
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,295cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 31 Jan 2013 17,838 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2013 17,838 miles

Nearside An item not tested (Manual)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Pass 28 Jul 2010 17,755 miles

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

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

offside hand brake slightly sticking.

Pass 28 Jul 2009 17,679 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2009 17,679 miles

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

Fail 19 Jun 2008 17,601 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 19 Jun 2008 17,601 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2006 17,108 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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EOX 586V is a 1980 Ford Escort in Bronze with a 1,295cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 EOX 586V, 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 EOX 586V registered?

EOX 586V is a 1980 Ford Escort, first registered on 18 April 1980.

Is EOX 586V safe to buy?

The MOT history for EOX 586V shows 8 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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