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KRS 496V

1980 Ford Escort

Yellow Petrol 1993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jul 2021
Tests8 (4 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

44,031 mi
Last recorded44,031 miles
Recorded on9 Jul 2020
Typical for 1980 Ford Escort52,814 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKRS 496V
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year1980
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,993cc

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MOT History

4 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Jul 2020 44,031 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced various areas (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Aug 2016 43,680 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2016 43,645 miles

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort fluid leak (3.7.B.5a)

Offside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded FLETCH anti-roll bar braket (2.4.A.3)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 4 Aug 2015 43,119 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Partial retest left VTS,original test number 337552505407

Fail 21 Jul 2015 43,009 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a) DANGEROUS

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2) DANGEROUS

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Offside front brake binding slightly

Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Fail 4 Jul 2014 42,955 miles

Nearside Suspension arm locating pin locking device missing (2.4.G.3b)

Offside Suspension arm locating pin locking device missing (2.4.G.3b)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

Pass 21 Nov 2012 42,391 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2012 42,391 miles

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

Nearside Brake clevis joint locking device missing (3.5.1l)

Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Brake clevis joint locking device missing (3.5.1l)

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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KRS 496V is a 1980 Ford Escort in Yellow with a 1,993cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 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 KRS 496V, 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 KRS 496V registered?

KRS 496V is a 1980 Ford Escort, first registered on 20 March 1980.

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