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HGM 715W

1980 Ford Escort

Grey Petrol 1298cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Nov 2022
Tests5 (5 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

50,766 mi
Last recorded50,766 miles
Recorded on9 Nov 2021
Typical for 1980 Ford Escort52,814 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHGM 715W
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year1980
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,298cc

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MOT History

5 pass
Pass 9 Nov 2021 50,766 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2011 49,821 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2010 49,380 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2007 48,359 miles

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

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated anchor pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated anchor pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Oil leak

corrosion to chassis & closing sills †brake pipes at rear corroded †corrosion to exhaust, heavy in places †corrosion to wings & whhelarches †nsr tyre sidewall badly perished †nsf tyre sidewall perished †front tca bishes splitting

nsf brake pipe corroded †corrosion to suspension components esp rear shocks †osf floor & outer sill corroded & holed †nsf floor corroded & holed

Pass 5 Jul 2006 48,064 miles

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

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

front tca bushes perished & splitting †nsr tyre sidewall perished

nsf floor corroded & holed †os outer sill corroded & holed †

oil leak

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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HGM 715W is a 1980 Ford Escort in Grey with a 1,298cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 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 HGM 715W, 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 HGM 715W registered?

HGM 715W is a 1980 Ford Escort, first registered on 10 September 1980.

Is HGM 715W safe to buy?

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