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HKO 259V

1980 Ford Escort

Black Petrol 1993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Nov 2026
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

82,405 mi
Last recorded82,405 miles
Recorded on1 Nov 2025
Typical for 1980 Ford Escort52,814 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHKO 259V
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year1980
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,993cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 1 Nov 2025 82,405 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2024 81,807 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2023 79,730 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2022 77,505 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2021 76,862 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2017 75,494 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2016 75,315 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2015 74,375 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2014 73,102 miles

n/s/f seat belt frayed

Pass 20 Aug 2013 72,370 miles

n/s seatbelt fraying

Fail 19 Aug 2013 72,370 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

n/s seatbelt fraying

Pass 23 Apr 2012 71,710 miles

o/s/r chassis rail slight corrosion

Fail 23 Apr 2012 71,710 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

o/s/r chassis rail slight corrosion

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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HKO 259V is a 1980 Ford Escort in Black with a 1,993cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 HKO 259V, 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 HKO 259V registered?

HKO 259V is a 1980 Ford Escort, first registered on 31 January 1980.

Is HKO 259V safe to buy?

The MOT history for HKO 259V shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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