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FDP 949V

1980 Ford Escort

Red Petrol 1993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Jul 2027
Tests23 (21 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate91.3%

Mileage

11,268 mi
Last recorded11,268 miles
Recorded on7 Jul 2026
Typical for 1980 Ford Escort52,814 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFDP 949V
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year1980
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,993cc

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MOT History

21 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 Jul 2026 11,268 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2025 11,139 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2024 10,899 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2023 10,206 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2022 10,041 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2021 9,992 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2020 4,370 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2019 9,209 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2018 8,992 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2017 8,771 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2016 8,490 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2015 8,284 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2014 7,899 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2013 7,596 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2012 7,323 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2011 7,154 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 22 Jul 2010 5,963 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2009 5,820 miles

Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Pass 16 Aug 2008 105,093 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Aug 2007 3,403 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2007 3,403 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 9 Aug 2006 2,970 miles

Nearside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

offside rear wheel bearing noisey

Pass 17 Aug 2005 97,105 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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FDP 949V is a 1980 Ford Escort in Red with a 1,993cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.3%.

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 FDP 949V, 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 FDP 949V registered?

FDP 949V is a 1980 Ford Escort, first registered on 16 May 1980.

Is FDP 949V safe to buy?

The MOT history for FDP 949V shows 23 tests with a 91.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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