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HFJ 211V

1980 Ford Escort

Yellow Petrol 1295cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Nov 2022
Tests18 (17 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.4%

Mileage

84,865 mi
Last recorded84,865 miles
Recorded on16 Oct 2021
Typical for 1980 Ford Escort52,814 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHFJ 211V
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year1980
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,295cc

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MOT History

17 pass 1 fail
Pass 16 Oct 2021 84,865 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2020 84,780 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2019 84,765 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2018 84,703 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2017 84,668 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2016 84,642 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2015 84,602 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2014 84,578 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2013 84,541 miles

Nearside Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 6 Oct 2012 84,376 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2011 84,228 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2010 84,030 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2009 83,986 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2008 83,793 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2007 83,600 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

Offside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

Pass 7 Oct 2006 83,532 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2005 83,336 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2005 83,336 miles

Offside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

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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HFJ 211V is a 1980 Ford Escort in Yellow with a 1,295cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.4%.

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 HFJ 211V, 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 HFJ 211V registered?

HFJ 211V is a 1980 Ford Escort, first registered on 20 January 1980.

Is HFJ 211V safe to buy?

The MOT history for HFJ 211V shows 18 tests with a 94.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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