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HPM 519V

1980 Ford Escort

Red Petrol 5000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Aug 2020
Tests15 (14 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.3%

Mileage

10,370 mi
Last recorded10,370 miles
Recorded on22 Aug 2019
Typical for 1980 Ford Escort52,814 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHPM 519V
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year1980
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,000cc

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MOT History

14 pass 1 fail
Pass 22 Aug 2019 10,370 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2018 9,111 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2017 7,845 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2016 72,801 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2016 7,200 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2014 7,199 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2013 6,217 miles

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

Pass 11 Dec 2012 5,470 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2011 5,127 miles

prop seal leaking

rear diff oil leak

slight exhaust blow

Pass 15 Dec 2010 5,104 miles
Pass 1 May 2010 4,961 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2008 4,568 miles

Nearside Front Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 11 Dec 2007 4,049 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

ns front calipper touching tie bar on lock to lock

Fail 11 Dec 2007 4,049 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

ns front calipper touching tie bar on lock to lock

Pass 13 Dec 2006 3,136 miles

advise exhaust

advise idler arms

advise steering rack

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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HPM 519V is a 1980 Ford Escort in Red with a 5,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.3%.

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 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 HPM 519V, 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 HPM 519V registered?

HPM 519V is a 1980 Ford Escort, first registered on 1 June 1980.

Is HPM 519V safe to buy?

The MOT history for HPM 519V shows 15 tests with a 93.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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