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HOF 961W

1980 Ford Escort

Gold Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Oct 2021
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

46,604 mi
Last recorded46,604 miles
Recorded on23 Oct 2020
Typical for 1980 Ford Escort52,814 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHOF 961W
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year1980
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Oct 2020 46,604 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

fuel filler neck support bracket broken

Pass 29 Apr 2019 45,409 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

petrol filler tank bracket weak

Fail 29 Apr 2019 45,405 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

petrol filler tank bracket weak

Pass 5 May 2018 44,423 miles
Pass 24 May 2017 43,694 miles
Pass 26 May 2016 42,852 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2015 41,975 miles

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

Pass 19 Jun 2014 40,888 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2013 40,129 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2013 40,129 miles

Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

Pass 23 Nov 2011 40,121 miles

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

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

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

battery light on

offdside door mirror glass missing

Fail 4 Nov 2011 40,121 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

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

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

battery light on

offside door mirror glass missing

Pass 6 Sep 2007 40,112 miles

passenger rear door doesn't open

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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HOF 961W is a 1980 Ford Escort in Gold with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 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 HOF 961W, 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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What year was HOF 961W registered?

HOF 961W is a 1980 Ford Escort, first registered on 23 October 1980.

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