CarVerify

Free Car Check

HRJ 276V

1980 Ford Escort

Yellow Petrol 1298cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Nov 2020
Tests10 (10 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

Typical for 1980 Ford Escort52,814 mi
4 checks still locked for this Ford
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationHRJ 276V
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year1980
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,298cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

10 pass
Pass 17 May 2019
Pass 16 May 2018
Pass 20 May 2017
Pass 14 May 2016
Pass 2 May 2015 93,038 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2014 93,038 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2013
Pass 5 Sep 2011 91,580 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2009 89,892 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2007 12,748 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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
Full Ford Escort reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

HRJ 276V is a 1980 Ford Escort in Yellow with a 1,298cc 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 HRJ 276V, 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

How do I check the history of HRJ 276V?

You can check the full history of HRJ 276V by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was HRJ 276V registered?

HRJ 276V is a 1980 Ford Escort, first registered on 1 January 1980.

Is HRJ 276V safe to buy?

The MOT history for HRJ 276V shows 10 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does HRJ 276V have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on HRJ 276V. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.