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FDO 274V

1980 Ford Escort

Blue Petrol 1599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Oct 2020
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

83,016 mi
Last recorded83,016 miles
Recorded on4 Apr 2019
Typical for 1980 Ford Escort52,814 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFDO 274V
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year1980
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,599cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 4 Apr 2019 83,016 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2017 82,871 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2015 82,486 miles

nearside track control bush worn

steering rack arm bushes worn

Pass 1 Aug 2014 81,983 miles

nearside number plate lamp dim in operation

nearside track control arm bush worn

slight roughness felt on offside front wheel bearing

steering rack bushes worn

Pass 13 Jul 2013 81,660 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2012 80,634 miles

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

slight wear in front anti roll bar D bushes

slight wear in steering rack bushes

Pass 26 Apr 2011 79,904 miles

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Torque/reaction arm has a slightly deteriorated rubber bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

n/s/f track rod end grease cover beginning to split

o/s/f track rod end grease cover split

o/s/f wiper blade split

slight play in front anti roll bar D bushes

Pass 21 Apr 2010 76,720 miles

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

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

small cuts in outer sidewalls of nearside front and rear tyres

Fail 16 Apr 2010 76,681 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 21 Apr 2009 74,353 miles

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Oil leak

Pass 24 Apr 2008 72,424 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2008 72,424 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 17 Apr 2007 70,729 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2006 69,070 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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FDO 274V is a 1980 Ford Escort in Blue with a 1,599cc 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 FDO 274V, 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 FDO 274V registered?

FDO 274V is a 1980 Ford Escort, first registered on 27 June 1980.

Is FDO 274V safe to buy?

The MOT history for FDO 274V 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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