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GOE 660V

1980 Ford Escort

Gold Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 May 2009
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

6,089 mi
Last recorded6,089 miles
Recorded on2 May 2008
Typical for 1980 Ford Escort52,814 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGOE 660V
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year1980
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Pass 2 May 2008 6,089 miles
Fail 1 May 2008 6,075 miles

Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar locating pin locking device missing (2.4.G.3b)

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorber insecure (2.7.2b)

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 12 Mar 2007 55,990 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

rear floorpan has various holes drilled

rear fog lamp and tell tale not working

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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GOE 660V is a 1980 Ford Escort in Gold with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 GOE 660V, 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 GOE 660V registered?

GOE 660V is a 1980 Ford Escort, first registered on 8 January 1980.

Is GOE 660V safe to buy?

The MOT history for GOE 660V shows 3 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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