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KKO 151V

1980 Ford Escort

Yellow Petrol 1599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Feb 2021
Tests16 (15 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.8%

Mileage

60,714 mi
Last recorded60,714 miles
Recorded on14 Jan 2020
Typical for 1980 Ford Escort52,814 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKKO 151V
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year1980
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,599cc

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MOT History

15 pass 1 fail
Pass 14 Jan 2020 60,714 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2019 60,357 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2018 58,118 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2017 55,456 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2016 52,240 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2015 47,600 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 20 Jan 2014 41,362 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2013 40,763 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2012 40,631 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2011 40,612 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2010 40,526 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2009 40,230 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2008 40,112 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2008 40,111 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

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

Pass 26 Jan 2007 39,790 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2006 39,682 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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KKO 151V is a 1980 Ford Escort in Yellow with a 1,599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.8%.

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 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 KKO 151V, 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 KKO 151V registered?

KKO 151V is a 1980 Ford Escort, first registered on 25 June 1980.

Is KKO 151V safe to buy?

The MOT history for KKO 151V shows 16 tests with a 93.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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