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FSD 200V

1980 Ford Escort

Yellow Petrol 1993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Sep 2025
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

88,806 mi
Last recorded88,806 miles
Recorded on6 Sep 2024
Typical for 1980 Ford Escort52,814 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFSD 200V
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year1980
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,993cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 Sep 2024 88,806 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2019 88,494 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2018 87,197 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2017 85,708 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2016 85,516 miles

n/s headlight aim on limits

Pass 14 Mar 2015 85,362 miles

rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 15 Mar 2014 85,103 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2013 85,029 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 16 Mar 2013 85,029 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2012 84,709 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2012 84,708 miles

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Pass 7 Feb 2011 84,233 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Pass 13 May 2010 83,324 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Pass 13 Jun 2008 81,809 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2008 81,801 miles

Nearside Front Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) locking device insecure (3.5.1l)

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

BOTH FRONT WHEEL BEARINGS SLIGHT PLAY

OIL LEVEL HIGH

Pass 4 Jun 2007 79,945 miles
Fail 31 May 2007 79,945 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Steering locking device missing (2.2.C.1g)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

all tyres splitting on sidewalls

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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FSD 200V is a 1980 Ford Escort in Yellow with a 1,993cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 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 FSD 200V, 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.

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What year was FSD 200V registered?

FSD 200V is a 1980 Ford Escort, first registered on 11 January 1980.

Is FSD 200V safe to buy?

The MOT history for FSD 200V shows 17 tests with a 76.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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