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ETH 782V

1980 Ford Escort

Red Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Aug 2024
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

22,805 mi
Last recorded22,805 miles
Recorded on16 Aug 2023
Typical for 1980 Ford Escort52,814 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Ford
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationETH 782V
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year1980
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 Aug 2023 22,805 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2022 22,782 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2021 22,720 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2021 22,716 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Service brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.2.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Fail 15 Feb 2021 22,716 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Leaf spring shackle pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Leaf spring shackle pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 24 Apr 2019 22,679 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D bushes splitting (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced 2 small patches in the gearbox tunnel (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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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ETH 782V is a 1980 Ford Escort in Red with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 782V, 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 ETH 782V registered?

ETH 782V is a 1980 Ford Escort, first registered on 1 January 1980.

Is ETH 782V safe to buy?

The MOT history for ETH 782V shows 6 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does ETH 782V have outstanding finance?

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