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HKL 150V

1980 Ford Escort

Yellow Petrol 1993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Feb 2020
Tests14 (13 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.9%

Mileage

76,099 mi
Last recorded76,099 miles
Recorded on9 Feb 2019
Typical for 1980 Ford Escort52,814 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHKL 150V
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year1980
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,993cc

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MOT History

13 pass 1 fail
Pass 9 Feb 2019 76,099 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2018 74,257 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2017 72,643 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2016 70,455 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2014 70,282 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2013 66,762 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2012 63,960 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2011 61,686 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2010 60,170 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2009 59,133 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2008 58,884 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2008 58,884 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 20 Aug 2007 58,778 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2006 57,999 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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HKL 150V is a 1980 Ford Escort in Yellow with a 1,993cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.9%.

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 HKL 150V, 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 HKL 150V registered?

HKL 150V is a 1980 Ford Escort, first registered on 3 January 1980.

Is HKL 150V safe to buy?

The MOT history for HKL 150V shows 14 tests with a 92.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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