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HGW 106V

1980 Ford Escort

Yellow Petrol 1599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jan 2007
Tests3 (1 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate33.3%

Mileage

1,177 mi
Last recorded1,177 miles
Recorded on14 Jan 2006
Typical for 1980 Ford Escort52,814 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHGW 106V
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year1980
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,599cc

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MOT History

1 pass 2 fail
Pass 14 Jan 2006 1,177 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

oil leak

speedo not working

Fail 14 Jan 2006 1,177 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.6.C2)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.6.C2)

Fail 28 Dec 2005 1,177 miles

Centre Fuel system component insecure (7.2.1)

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Mechanical brake component locking device insecure (3.5.1l)

Front Steering locking device missing (2.2.C.1g)

Nearside Front Coil spring not correctly located (2.4.C.2)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image too far to the left (1.6.B4)

Offside Front Brake servo vacuum pipe collapsed (3.6.C.1b)

Offside Front Coil spring not correctly located (2.4.C.2)

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image too far to the left (1.6.B4)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

battery insecure

front and rear antiroll bushes worn.

oil leak

propshaft defective

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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HGW 106V is a 1980 Ford Escort in Yellow with a 1,599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 33.3%.

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 HGW 106V, 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 HGW 106V registered?

HGW 106V is a 1980 Ford Escort, first registered on 29 January 1980.

Is HGW 106V safe to buy?

The MOT history for HGW 106V shows 3 tests with a 33.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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