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EUU 214V

1980 Ford Escort

White Petrol 1599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jul 2017
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

51,532 mi
Last recorded51,532 miles
Recorded on9 Jul 2016
Typical for 1980 Ford Escort52,814 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEUU 214V
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year1980
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,599cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 9 Jul 2016 51,532 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2015 51,379 miles
Pass 25 May 2012 51,373 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2010 51,189 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2009 50,767 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2009 50,767 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Pass 7 Jul 2008 50,419 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2006 50,216 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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EUU 214V is a 1980 Ford Escort in White with a 1,599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 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 EUU 214V, 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 EUU 214V registered?

EUU 214V is a 1980 Ford Escort, first registered on 8 February 1980.

Is EUU 214V safe to buy?

The MOT history for EUU 214V shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does EUU 214V have outstanding finance?

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