MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
77,743 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)
Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Nearside Front Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)
Nearside Rear Torsion bar attachment bracket loose (2.4.E.4a)
Offside Front Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)
REAR SECTION EXHAUST FOULING SLIGHTLY ON REAR ANTIROLL BAR ON AXLE
Shock absorber has a slightly worn linkage (2.7.4)
How Reliable is the Ford Escort?
Based on 4,961,191 MOT tests across 821,553 vehicles.
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HCX 318W is a 1980 Ford Escort in White with a 1,593cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.
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 HCX 318W, 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 HCX 318W registered?
HCX 318W is a 1980 Ford Escort, first registered on 15 October 1980.
Is HCX 318W safe to buy?
The MOT history for HCX 318W shows 4 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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