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KPD 343W

1980 Ford Escort

Gold Petrol 1298cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Mar 2020
Tests2 (1 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

63,826 mi
Last recorded63,826 miles
Recorded on22 Mar 2019
Typical for 1980 Ford Escort52,814 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKPD 343W
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year1980
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,298cc

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MOT History

1 pass 1 fail
Pass 22 Mar 2019 63,826 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule off side front (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect off side rear (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

heavily undersealed

Fail 22 Mar 2019 63,825 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule off side front (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect off side rear (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

heavily undersealed

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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KPD 343W is a 1980 Ford Escort in Gold with a 1,298cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 KPD 343W, 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 KPD 343W registered?

KPD 343W is a 1980 Ford Escort, first registered on 1 August 1980.

Is KPD 343W safe to buy?

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