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FVA 1W

1980 Ford Escort

Red Petrol 1993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Jun 2027
Tests10 (10 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

71,490 mi
Last recorded71,490 miles
Recorded on10 Jun 2026
Typical for 1980 Ford Escort52,814 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFVA 1W
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year1980
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,993cc

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MOT History

10 pass
Pass 10 Jun 2026 71,490 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2025 69,642 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2024 69,442 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2023 68,731 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2022 68,429 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2021 68,407 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2019 68,226 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2018 67,910 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2017 67,851 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2016 67,623 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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FVA 1W is a 1980 Ford Escort in Red with a 1,993cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 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 FVA 1W, 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 FVA 1W registered?

FVA 1W is a 1980 Ford Escort, first registered on 1 September 1980.

Is FVA 1W safe to buy?

The MOT history for FVA 1W shows 10 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 FVA 1W have outstanding finance?

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