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KRS 733V

1980 Ford Escort

Yellow Petrol 1993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 May 2016
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

62,238 mi
Last recorded62,238 miles
Recorded on28 Apr 2015
Typical for 1980 Ford Escort52,814 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKRS 733V
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year1980
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,993cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 28 Apr 2015 62,238 miles
Pass 5 May 2014 60,854 miles
Pass 8 May 2013 59,390 miles
Pass 17 May 2012 57,369 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2008 57,135 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Steering rack damaged but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

the tyres are starting to perish

Fail 18 Jun 2008 57,135 miles

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

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

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Steering rack damaged but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

the tyres are starting to perish

Pass 22 Mar 2006 57,125 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.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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KRS 733V is a 1980 Ford Escort in Yellow with a 1,993cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 KRS 733V, 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 KRS 733V registered?

KRS 733V is a 1980 Ford Escort, first registered on 24 June 1980.

Is KRS 733V safe to buy?

The MOT history for KRS 733V shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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