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GTF 864W

1980 Ford Escort

Yellow Petrol 1298cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jan 2016
Tests9 (9 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

87,500 mi
Last recorded87,500 miles
Recorded on15 Jan 2015
Typical for 1980 Ford Escort52,814 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGTF 864W
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year1980
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,298cc

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MOT History

9 pass
Pass 15 Jan 2015 87,500 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2013 86,021 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2011 851,714 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Oil leak

some corrosion nearside outer sill front end

Pass 9 Sep 2010 84,298 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

front floor pans and wheel arches corroded

Pass 9 Sep 2009 83,457 miles

Oil leak

advanced corrosion to offside and nearside front floor pans/inner wheel arches

Pass 16 Sep 2008 82,154 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

previouse welded repairs to vehicle

Pass 12 Sep 2007 80,418 miles

Oil leak

Pass 13 Sep 2006 78,157 miles

Oil leak

some corrosion offside front flitch rear of suspension turret mounting and front of floor pan

Pass 12 Sep 2005 76,267 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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GTF 864W is a 1980 Ford Escort in Yellow with a 1,298cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 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 GTF 864W, 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 GTF 864W registered?

GTF 864W is a 1980 Ford Escort, first registered on 29 September 1980.

Is GTF 864W safe to buy?

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