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HMO 125W

1980 Ford Escort

Yellow Petrol 2000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Dec 2021
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

96,684 mi
Last recorded96,684 miles
Recorded on7 Dec 2020
Typical for 1980 Ford Escort52,814 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHMO 125W
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year1980
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,000cc

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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 7 Dec 2020 96,684 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2019 95,521 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2018 94,211 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2018 94,211 miles

Nearside Front Steering locking device ineffective track rod end (2.1.3 (d))

Offside Front Steering locking device ineffective track rod end (2.1.3 (d))

Offside Front Steering locking device missing split pin (2.1.3 (d))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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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HMO 125W is a 1980 Ford Escort in Yellow with a 2,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 HMO 125W, 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 HMO 125W registered?

HMO 125W is a 1980 Ford Escort, first registered on 17 September 1980.

Is HMO 125W safe to buy?

The MOT history for HMO 125W shows 4 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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