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FOE 856V

1980 Ford Escort

Green Petrol 1993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jan 2015
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

28,846 mi
Last recorded28,846 miles
Recorded on18 Jan 2014
Typical for 1980 Ford Escort52,814 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFOE 856V
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year1980
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,993cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 18 Jan 2014 28,846 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2012 28,474 miles

offside rear chassis rusty needs welding asap

play in nearside front track control arm bush

Fail 29 Oct 2012 28,474 miles

Offside Front Steering retaining device missing (2.2.C.1g)

offside rear chassis rusty needs welding asap

play in nearside front track control arm bush

Fail 1 Apr 2012 28,395 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)

Offside Rear Trailing arm attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1)

movement in the nearside front anti rollbar bush

nearside front wheel bearing sounds noisy

Pass 29 Dec 2005 15,055 miles

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

o/s rear chassis close to leaf spring mount starting to rust.

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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FOE 856V is a 1980 Ford Escort in Green with a 1,993cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 FOE 856V, 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 FOE 856V registered?

FOE 856V is a 1980 Ford Escort, first registered on 16 May 1980.

Is FOE 856V safe to buy?

The MOT history for FOE 856V shows 5 tests with a 60% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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