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HJT 767V

1980 Ford Escort

Green Petrol 1599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Aug 2022
Tests11 (6 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

724 mi
Last recorded724 miles
Recorded on25 Aug 2021
Typical for 1980 Ford Escort52,814 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHJT 767V
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year1980
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,599cc

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MOT History

6 pass 5 fail
Pass 25 Aug 2021 724 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))

outer sills corroded

Fail 18 Aug 2021 724 miles

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Service brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.2.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Wheel bearing has slight play both front (5.1.3 (a) (i))

outer sills corroded

Fail 13 Jan 2021 724 miles

Direction indicator incorrect colour both rear (4.4.3 (a))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases front pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front top strut mounts (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

both outer sills corroded

Pass 4 Oct 2019 724 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front top mounts (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

both rear hub seals leaking

slight play in offside track rod inner joint

Pass 9 Oct 2018 726 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2018 724 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Hydraulic brake calliper leaking (1.1.16 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength under sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength under sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Aug 2017 724 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2017 724 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill end cap and under sill (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 21 Jul 2016 716 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Fail 13 Jul 2016 716 miles

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 23 Jul 2015 99,901 miles

bonnet not fitted at time of test

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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HJT 767V is a 1980 Ford Escort in Green with a 1,599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

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 HJT 767V, 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 HJT 767V registered?

HJT 767V is a 1980 Ford Escort, first registered on 26 March 1980.

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