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EYL 571V

1980 Ford Escort

Gold Petrol 1599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Feb 2017
Tests11 (11 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

80,043 mi
Last recorded80,043 miles
Recorded on9 Feb 2016
Typical for 1980 Ford Escort52,814 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEYL 571V
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year1980
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,599cc

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MOT History

11 pass
Pass 9 Feb 2016 80,043 miles

Nearside Front tyre sidewall starting to split

Rear both sides outer-sills rusted

Pass 16 Feb 2015 79,514 miles

bothside rear outer sills rusting

Pass 12 Feb 2014 78,934 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2013 78,255 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

both sides rear outer-sill ends rusted.

Pass 28 Jan 2012 77,529 miles

nearside front brake pad wear

body areas corroded

Pass 28 Jan 2011 76,844 miles

body areas corroded

brake pad wear nearside front

Pass 13 Feb 2010 76,278 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2009 75,543 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

both sides sill ends rusted.

Pass 9 Feb 2008 74,862 miles

offside outer/sill end rusted.

Pass 10 Feb 2007 74,167 miles

o/s/r outer sill corroded

Pass 4 Feb 2006 73,224 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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EYL 571V is a 1980 Ford Escort in Gold with a 1,599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 EYL 571V, 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 EYL 571V?

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What year was EYL 571V registered?

EYL 571V is a 1980 Ford Escort, first registered on 26 February 1980.

Is EYL 571V safe to buy?

The MOT history for EYL 571V shows 11 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does EYL 571V have outstanding finance?

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