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KFC 17W

1980 Ford Escort

Black Petrol 1993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jun 2022
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

60,602 mi
Last recorded60,602 miles
Recorded on3 Jun 2021
Typical for 1980 Ford Escort52,814 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKFC 17W
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year1980
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,993cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Jun 2021 60,602 miles
Pass 25 May 2017 59,384 miles
Fail 25 May 2017 59,384 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 21 May 2016 58,174 miles
Fail 21 May 2016 58,174 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 31 May 2014 57,180 miles
Pass 24 May 2013 55,863 miles
Pass 22 May 2012 54,033 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2010 51,645 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2009 50,567 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2008 50,468 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2007 49,292 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2007 49,292 miles

Nearside Front Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

Offside Front Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

Pass 11 Mar 2006 48,540 miles

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

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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KFC 17W is a 1980 Ford Escort in Black with a 1,993cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 KFC 17W, 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 KFC 17W registered?

KFC 17W is a 1980 Ford Escort, first registered on 29 August 1980.

Is KFC 17W safe to buy?

The MOT history for KFC 17W shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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