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FOL 258V

1980 Ford Escort

Yellow Petrol 1993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Nov 2020
Tests13 (13 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

955 mi
Last recorded955 miles
Recorded on13 May 2019
Typical for 1980 Ford Escort52,814 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFOL 258V
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year1980
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,993cc

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MOT History

13 pass
Pass 13 May 2019 955 miles
Pass 18 May 2018 898 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2017 860 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2016 819 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2015 782 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2014 540 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2013 320 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2012 267 miles
Pass 22 May 2010 124 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2009 119 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2007 67 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2006 40 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2005 99,814 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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FOL 258V is a 1980 Ford Escort in Yellow with a 1,993cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 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 FOL 258V, 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 FOL 258V registered?

FOL 258V is a 1980 Ford Escort, first registered on 11 June 1980.

Is FOL 258V safe to buy?

The MOT history for FOL 258V shows 13 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does FOL 258V have outstanding finance?

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