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HEK 604V

1980 Ford Escort

Silver Petrol 1599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Apr 2013
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

74,359 mi
Last recorded74,359 miles
Recorded on23 Apr 2012
Typical for 1980 Ford Escort52,814 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHEK 604V
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year1980
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,599cc

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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 23 Apr 2012 74,359 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2007 70,534 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2006 49,986 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2006 49,983 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Nearside Steering rack insecure (2.2.B.1a)

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Steering rack insecure (2.2.B.1a)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

rear flexy hose corroded

slight corrosion o/s outer sill

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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HEK 604V is a 1980 Ford Escort in Silver with a 1,599cc 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 HEK 604V, 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 HEK 604V registered?

HEK 604V is a 1980 Ford Escort, first registered on 19 March 1980.

Is HEK 604V safe to buy?

The MOT history for HEK 604V 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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