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EUW 591V

1980 Ford Escort

Silver Petrol 1599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Sep 2023
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

24,467 mi
Last recorded24,467 miles
Recorded on31 Aug 2022
Typical for 1980 Ford Escort52,814 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEUW 591V
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year1980
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,599cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 31 Aug 2022 24,467 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2021 24,239 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2020 24,115 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2019 24,069 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2018 23,833 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2017 23,587 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2017 23,547 miles

Central Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 29 Jul 2016 22,840 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2016 22,840 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 29 Jul 2015 21,944 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2014 21,329 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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EUW 591V is a 1980 Ford Escort in Silver with a 1,599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 EUW 591V, 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 EUW 591V?

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What year was EUW 591V registered?

EUW 591V is a 1980 Ford Escort, first registered on 4 February 1980.

Is EUW 591V safe to buy?

The MOT history for EUW 591V shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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