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ESZ 1300

1980 Ford Escort

Red Petrol 1298cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Jun 2027
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

20,630 mi
Last recorded20,630 miles
Recorded on9 Jun 2026
Typical for 1980 Ford Escort52,814 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationESZ 1300
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year1980
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,298cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Jun 2026 20,630 miles

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush on limit (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush on limit (5.3.4 (a) (i))

main beam tell tale is inoperative - pre 1986

Fail 8 Jun 2026 20,591 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp with position lamps on stop lights are not illuminating (4.3.3 (b))

Offside Front Steering rack insecure bracket loose (2.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Stop lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp with position lamps on stop lights are not illuminating (4.3.3 (b))

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush on limit (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush on limit (5.3.4 (a) (i))

main beam tell tale is inoperative - pre 1986

Pass 13 Jun 2025 17,463 miles

Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil Nearside & Offside (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 13 Jun 2025 17,442 miles

Nearside Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil Nearside & Offside (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 28 Jun 2024 15,171 miles
Pass 31 May 2023 10,789 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement TCA/ roll bar- arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement TCA/ roll bar- arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 31 May 2023 10,789 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement TCA/ roll bar- arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement TCA/ roll bar- arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Jun 2022 9,189 miles
Pass 17 May 2022 9,055 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2010 92,190 miles

Offside Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Pass 6 Oct 2009 91,503 miles

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 21 Oct 2008 90,500 miles

Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 11 Oct 2008 90,500 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 22 Aug 2007 89,166 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2006 87,424 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2005 85,407 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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ESZ 1300 is a 1980 Ford Escort in Red with a 1,298cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 ESZ 1300, 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 ESZ 1300 registered?

ESZ 1300 is a 1980 Ford Escort, first registered on 30 December 1980.

Is ESZ 1300 safe to buy?

The MOT history for ESZ 1300 shows 16 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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