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FBO 626V

1980 Ford Escort

Orange Petrol 1298cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Nov 2020
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

595 mi
Last recorded595 miles
Recorded on17 May 2019
Typical for 1980 Ford Escort52,814 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFBO 626V
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year1980
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,298cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 May 2019 595 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 11 May 2018 99,619 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 8 May 2017 99,543 miles
Pass 12 May 2016 99,322 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 21 Aug 2012 98,864 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 12 Aug 2011 62,521 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2010 58,649 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2009 54,404 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2008 50,523 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2007 49,976 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2007 49,955 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

slight play in nearside steering rack tie rod

Pass 14 Aug 2006 48,775 miles

corrosion in offside and nearside front footwells

corrosion in offside and nearside outer sill panels

Fail 14 Aug 2006 48,775 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

corrosion in offside and nearside front footwells

corrosion in offside and nearside outer sill panels

Pass 8 Aug 2005 47,310 miles

Nearside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

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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FBO 626V is a 1980 Ford Escort in Orange with a 1,298cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 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 FBO 626V, 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 FBO 626V registered?

FBO 626V is a 1980 Ford Escort, first registered on 9 May 1980.

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The MOT history for FBO 626V shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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