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KDH 528V

1980 Ford Escort

Orange Petrol 1295cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jun 2015
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

68,052 mi
Last recorded68,052 miles
Recorded on24 Jun 2014
Typical for 1980 Ford Escort52,814 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKDH 528V
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year1980
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,295cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Fail 24 Jun 2014 68,052 miles

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Steering rack modified, but not inappropriately (2.2.C.1e)

not a standard horn fitted at time of test

rear seals corroded but not within 30cm of precribed area

Pass 24 Jun 2014 68,052 miles

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Steering rack modified, but not inappropriately (2.2.C.1e)

not a standard horn fitted at time of test

rear seals corroded but not within 30cm of precribed area

Fail 17 Jun 2014 68,006 miles

Hazard warning switch insecure (1.4.B.1d)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Electrical wiring insecure (1.9.2a)

Steering rack insecure (2.2.B.1a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

both wiper blades split

rear brake imbalance near max limit

steering rack mounting rubbers deteriorated have slight play

vehicle has a lot of weld repairs to various places and corrosion outside prescribed areas

Pass 14 Jun 2013 68,008 miles

Oil leak

slight corrosion to rear underside of vehicle

Pass 16 Jun 2012 68,006 miles

Oil leak

slight surface corrosion to rear underside of vehicle

Pass 2 Jun 2011 67,275 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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KDH 528V is a 1980 Ford Escort in Orange with a 1,295cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 KDH 528V, 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 KDH 528V registered?

KDH 528V is a 1980 Ford Escort, first registered on 28 January 1980.

Is KDH 528V safe to buy?

The MOT history for KDH 528V shows 6 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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