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KPR 431W

1980 Ford Escort

Red Petrol 1298cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Feb 2026
Tests22 (19 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate86.4%

Mileage

63,543 mi
Last recorded63,543 miles
Recorded on27 Jan 2025
Typical for 1980 Ford Escort52,814 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKPR 431W
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year1980
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,298cc

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MOT History

19 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 Jan 2025 63,543 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Feb 2024 63,200 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2023 62,778 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Feb 2022 62,460 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Feb 2021 62,102 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Feb 2020 61,712 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2019 61,270 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2018 60,883 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2017 60,405 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2016 60,002 miles
Fail 4 Feb 2016 60,001 miles

Offside Rear Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid (3.6.A.1)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Rear surfice corrosion

Pass 11 Feb 2015 59,404 miles

Oil leak

Pass 28 Jan 2014 58,845 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2013 58,063 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2012 57,945 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2011 57,845 miles

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

slight play in rack

Pass 22 Feb 2010 57,624 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2008 57,405 miles

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Fail 5 Nov 2008 57,405 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Pass 15 Nov 2007 57,147 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Nov 2006 56,665 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2006 56,663 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has an unsatisfactory modification, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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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KPR 431W is a 1980 Ford Escort in Red with a 1,298cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.4%.

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 KPR 431W, 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 KPR 431W registered?

KPR 431W is a 1980 Ford Escort, first registered on 1 August 1980.

Is KPR 431W safe to buy?

The MOT history for KPR 431W shows 22 tests with a 86.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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