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FFV 266W

1980 Ford Escort

Red Petrol 1295cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jul 2021
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

46,799 mi
Last recorded46,799 miles
Recorded on25 Jul 2020
Typical for 1980 Ford Escort52,814 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFFV 266W
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year1980
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,295cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 25 Jul 2020 46,799 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2019 46,789 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2018 46,557 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2017 46,494 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2016 46,471 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2014 46,357 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2014 46,345 miles

Nearside Rear rear parking (secondary) brakes imbalanced (3.7.B.6b)

Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Pass 14 Jul 2005 45,998 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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FFV 266W is a 1980 Ford Escort in Red with a 1,295cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 FFV 266W, 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 FFV 266W registered?

FFV 266W is a 1980 Ford Escort, first registered on 5 November 1980.

Is FFV 266W safe to buy?

The MOT history for FFV 266W shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does FFV 266W have outstanding finance?

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