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HGY 779V

1980 Ford Escort

Red Petrol 1993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Aug 2026
Tests22 (19 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate86.4%

Mileage

78,897 mi
Last recorded78,897 miles
Recorded on4 Aug 2025
Typical for 1980 Ford Escort52,814 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHGY 779V
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year1980
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,993cc

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MOT History

19 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Aug 2025 78,897 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2024 76,770 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2023 74,002 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 9 Jul 2022 71,125 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2022 71,125 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 5 Jun 2021 69,082 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2020 67,105 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 11 Jun 2019 64,726 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 6 Jun 2018 60,831 miles
Pass 3 May 2017 57,278 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2016 53,880 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2015 50,034 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2014 46,969 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2013 43,755 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2012 40,674 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2010 38,714 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2009 34,393 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2008 30,713 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2008 30,713 miles

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

nearside outer sill corroded

Fail 23 Jul 2007 30,376 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Pass 23 Jul 2007 30,376 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2006 30,319 miles

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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HGY 779V is a 1980 Ford Escort in Red with a 1,993cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.4%.

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 HGY 779V, 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 HGY 779V registered?

HGY 779V is a 1980 Ford Escort, first registered on 19 May 1980.

Is HGY 779V safe to buy?

The MOT history for HGY 779V shows 22 tests with a 86.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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