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FJD 162V

1980 Ford Escort

Red Petrol 1298cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 May 2021
Tests9 (9 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

53,693 mi
Last recorded53,693 miles
Recorded on28 May 2020
Typical for 1980 Ford Escort52,814 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFJD 162V
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year1980
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,298cc

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MOT History

9 pass
Pass 28 May 2020 53,693 miles

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 25 Apr 2019 53,494 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2018 53,198 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2016 52,954 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2015 52,582 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2014 52,519 miles

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 31 May 2013 52,333 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Rear brake imbalance 36%

Pass 20 Oct 2011 51,465 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2010 51,196 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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FJD 162V is a 1980 Ford Escort in Red with a 1,298cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 FJD 162V, 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 FJD 162V registered?

FJD 162V is a 1980 Ford Escort, first registered on 11 June 1980.

Is FJD 162V safe to buy?

The MOT history for FJD 162V shows 9 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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