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KBF 455V

1980 Ford Escort

Beige Petrol 1599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 May 2016
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

42,958 mi
Last recorded42,958 miles
Recorded on10 Apr 2015
Typical for 1980 Ford Escort52,814 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKBF 455V
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year1980
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,599cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 10 Apr 2015 42,958 miles

Oil leak

under body surface corrosion

Pass 5 May 2014 40,406 miles
Fail 1 May 2014 40,406 miles

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 10 Apr 2010 40,033 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2008 35,569 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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KBF 455V is a 1980 Ford Escort in Beige with a 1,599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 KBF 455V, 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 KBF 455V registered?

KBF 455V is a 1980 Ford Escort, first registered on 1 January 1980.

Is KBF 455V safe to buy?

The MOT history for KBF 455V shows 5 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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