CarVerify

Free Car Check

ETH 371V

1980 Ford Escort

Yellow Petrol 1600cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Aug 2020
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

66,795 mi
Last recorded66,795 miles
Recorded on16 Aug 2019
Typical for 1980 Ford Escort52,814 mi

Above average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Ford
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationETH 371V
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year1980
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,600cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 16 Aug 2019 66,795 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2018 66,021 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2017 22,511 miles

Steering column flexible coupling is slightly deteriorated (2.1.5)

Fail 17 Jul 2017 22,510 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped to rear (3.6.B.1)

Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect both head lamps (1.8.A.1b)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part inscure at strut (3.6.B.4a)

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement to body (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.A.3)

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

Nearside Brake hose inappropriately repaired hose too long fouling body (3.6.A.3) DANGEROUS

Steering rack insecure ruber bushes perished (2.2.B.1a) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion inner wing (6.1.A.1)

Nearside Rear sill slightly damaged

Nearside Rear wheel tub at rear suspension fiberglassed

Offside Rear Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement to body (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear inner tub at rear fiberglasssed

Steering column flexible coupling is slightly deteriorated (2.1.5)

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
Full Ford Escort reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

ETH 371V is a 1980 Ford Escort in Yellow with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 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 ETH 371V, 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 ETH 371V?

You can check the full history of ETH 371V by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was ETH 371V registered?

ETH 371V is a 1980 Ford Escort, first registered on 31 December 1980.

Is ETH 371V safe to buy?

The MOT history for ETH 371V shows 4 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does ETH 371V have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on ETH 371V. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.