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HMS 10V

1980 Ford Escort

Yellow Petrol 1599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jun 2024
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

21,338 mi
Last recorded21,338 miles
Recorded on8 Jun 2023
Typical for 1980 Ford Escort52,814 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Ford
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHMS 10V
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year1980
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,599cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 8 Jun 2023 21,338 miles
Pass 21 May 2019 21,338 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2018 21,338 miles
Pass 12 May 2017 21,137 miles
Pass 19 May 2015 20,362 miles
Pass 6 May 2014 18,871 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2013 17,332 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 19 Apr 2012 15,550 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 11 Apr 2012 15,547 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Front Steering column shaft retaining device insecure (2.1.6)

Rear Brake cable has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 30 Mar 2011 14,439 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2009 12,398 miles

Battery insecure

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

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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HMS 10V is a 1980 Ford Escort in Yellow with a 1,599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 HMS 10V, 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 HMS 10V registered?

HMS 10V is a 1980 Ford Escort, first registered on 1 June 1980.

Is HMS 10V safe to buy?

The MOT history for HMS 10V shows 11 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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