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HOA 384W

1980 Ford Escort

Green Petrol 1117cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Feb 2026
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

6,529 mi
Last recorded6,529 miles
Recorded on25 Feb 2025
Typical for 1980 Ford Escort52,814 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHOA 384W
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year1980
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,117cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 25 Feb 2025 6,529 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2019 6,022 miles

Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush NS /OS REAR BUSH CRACKING (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 23 May 2018 5,634 miles

Offside Front body has slight corossion

Pass 17 Jun 2017 5,501 miles

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 17 Jun 2017 5,501 miles

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 13 Jun 2016 5,417 miles

O/s/f floor rusted & holed but outside prescribed area

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

Fail 13 Jun 2016 5,417 miles

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

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

O/s/f floor rusted & holed but outside prescribed area

Offside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing 1 nut missing (4.2.A.1e)

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

Pass 10 Apr 2015 5,312 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2014 4,562 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2013 3,256 miles
Pass 11 May 2012 20,160 miles
Pass 14 May 2010 55,983 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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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HOA 384W is a 1980 Ford Escort in Green with a 1,117cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 HOA 384W, 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 HOA 384W registered?

HOA 384W is a 1980 Ford Escort, first registered on 30 September 1980.

Is HOA 384W safe to buy?

The MOT history for HOA 384W shows 12 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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