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KCS 821W

1980 Ford Escort

White Petrol 1295cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Dec 2015
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

66,997 mi
Last recorded66,997 miles
Recorded on11 Dec 2014
Typical for 1980 Ford Escort52,814 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKCS 821W
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year1980
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,295cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 11 Dec 2014 66,997 miles
Pass 18 May 2012 64,964 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2011 64,964 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2010 61,446 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2008 60,306 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2007 54,786 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2007 54,786 miles

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Pass 19 Sep 2005 50,631 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2005 50,631 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Inner Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar synthetic bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Offside Inner Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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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KCS 821W is a 1980 Ford Escort in White with a 1,295cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 KCS 821W, 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 KCS 821W registered?

KCS 821W is a 1980 Ford Escort, first registered on 25 September 1980.

Is KCS 821W safe to buy?

The MOT history for KCS 821W shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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