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GRX 268W

1980 Ford Escort

Blue Petrol 1300cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 May 2022
Tests2 (1 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

4,584 mi
Last recorded4,584 miles
Recorded on6 May 2021
Typical for 1980 Ford Escort52,814 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGRX 268W
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year1980
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,300cc

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MOT History

1 pass 1 fail
Pass 6 May 2021 4,584 miles

corrosion n/s/f floor

corrosion o/s/r inner arch

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 22 Aug 2006 73,266 miles

Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

both headlight mounting panels rusty

centre propshaft mounting rubber perished

filler and fibreglass in nearside rear wheelarch

filler, fibreglass and expanding foam in offside rear wheelarch

front panel rusty

nearside front door rusty

nearside front tyre wearing on outer edge

offside floor to sill rusty

offside front door rusty

offside front floorpan rusty

offside outer sill rusty

offside rear light unit cracked

play in steering

rear panel rusty

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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GRX 268W is a 1980 Ford Escort in Blue with a 1,300cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 GRX 268W, 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 GRX 268W registered?

GRX 268W is a 1980 Ford Escort, first registered on 1 September 1980.

Is GRX 268W safe to buy?

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