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HTA 50V

1980 Ford Escort

Yellow Petrol 1599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Nov 2020
Tests9 (9 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

40,627 mi
Last recorded40,627 miles
Recorded on8 Nov 2019
Typical for 1980 Ford Escort52,814 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHTA 50V
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year1980
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,599cc

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MOT History

9 pass
Pass 8 Nov 2019 40,627 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2018 39,128 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Floor (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Under body corrosion

Pass 6 Oct 2017 37,099 miles

Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment Both front (2.5.A.1c)

Signs of under body corrosion

Pass 7 Oct 2016 33,689 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement front D bushes (2.4.G.2)

Signs of under body corrosion

Pass 12 Oct 2015 30,670 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2014 27,341 miles

all tyres starting to perish

both rear tyres worn low

exhaust system in poor condition

slight play in both front wheel bearings

Pass 14 Oct 2013 24,327 miles

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

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

both rear tyres worn low

Pass 12 Oct 2012 20,479 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2011 16,554 miles

non standard brake lines fitted

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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HTA 50V is a 1980 Ford Escort in Yellow with a 1,599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 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 HTA 50V, 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 HTA 50V registered?

HTA 50V is a 1980 Ford Escort, first registered on 24 January 1980.

Is HTA 50V safe to buy?

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