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HRD 485W

1980 Ford Escort

Red Petrol 1296cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Sep 2015
Tests10 (10 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

13,426 mi
Last recorded13,426 miles
Recorded on20 Sep 2014
Typical for 1980 Ford Escort52,814 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHRD 485W
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year1980
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,296cc

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MOT History

10 pass
Pass 20 Sep 2014 13,426 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

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

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

Pass 21 Sep 2013 12,510 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2012 11,527 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2011 10,409 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 18 Sep 2010 9,350 miles

Nearside Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 19 Sep 2009 8,242 miles

Offside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 27 Sep 2008 2,215 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Sep 2007 95,610 miles

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

Pass 9 Sep 2006 89,589 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2005 85,567 miles

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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HRD 485W is a 1980 Ford Escort in Red with a 1,296cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 HRD 485W, 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 HRD 485W registered?

HRD 485W is a 1980 Ford Escort, first registered on 29 September 1980.

Is HRD 485W safe to buy?

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