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FHL 739V

1980 Ford Escort

Orange Petrol 1300cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Mar 2022
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

97,338 mi
Last recorded97,338 miles
Recorded on3 Mar 2021
Typical for 1980 Ford Escort52,814 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFHL 739V
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year1980
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,300cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 3 Mar 2021 97,338 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2016 95,801 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2014 93,451 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2012 92,791 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2011 91,717 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2009 90,261 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Pass 15 Nov 2008 92,273 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2006 92,265 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

Fail 6 Sep 2005 92,258 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Pass 6 Sep 2005 92,258 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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FHL 739V is a 1980 Ford Escort in Orange with a 1,300cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 FHL 739V, 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 FHL 739V registered?

FHL 739V is a 1980 Ford Escort, first registered on 4 May 1980.

Is FHL 739V safe to buy?

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