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HKN 359V

1980 Ford Escort

Blue Petrol 1298cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 May 2013
Tests10 (5 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

64,175 mi
Last recorded64,175 miles
Recorded on5 May 2012
Typical for 1980 Ford Escort52,814 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHKN 359V
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year1980
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,298cc

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MOT History

5 pass 5 fail
Pass 5 May 2012 64,175 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

corrosion to front inner wings

Fail 4 May 2012 64,175 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

corrosion to front inner wings

Pass 13 Apr 2011 63,986 miles

Rear fog lamp deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.3.2d)

Fail 11 Apr 2011 63,986 miles

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

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

Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Track rod end loose (2.2.B.1d)

Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) locking device insecure (3.5.1l)

Offside Rear Body or chassis has an inadequate repair, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Steering rack insecure (2.2.B.1a) DANGEROUS

Rear fog lamp deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.3.2d)

Pass 14 Nov 2009 62,433 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Fail 13 Nov 2009 62,433 miles

Offside Rear Leaf spring shackle bracket loose (2.4.B.6a)

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Rear Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3)

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Fail 25 Feb 2009 62,419 miles

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (2.4.A.3)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Fail 1 Apr 2008 62,406 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3) DANGEROUS

Pass 12 Apr 2007 61,619 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2006 59,735 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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HKN 359V is a 1980 Ford Escort in Blue with a 1,298cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 HKN 359V, 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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HKN 359V is a 1980 Ford Escort, first registered on 1 February 1980.

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