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PVV 59V

1980 Ford Escort

Gold Petrol 2050cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Aug 2026
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

62,940 mi
Last recorded62,940 miles
Recorded on29 Jul 2025
Typical for 1980 Ford Escort52,814 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPVV 59V
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year1980
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,050cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 29 Jul 2025 62,940 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2024 61,760 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2023 61,472 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear brake pipes covered in grease (1.1.11 (c))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test from mirror ()

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material brake pipe covered in grease (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material brake pipe covered in grease (1.1.11 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive from gearbox and rear axle (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material axle brake pipes covered in grease (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 1 Aug 2023 61,441 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill and rear sill end (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear brake pipes covered in grease (1.1.11 (c))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test from mirror ()

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material brake pipe covered in grease (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material brake pipe covered in grease (1.1.11 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive from gearbox and rear axle (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material axle brake pipes covered in grease (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 5 Aug 2022 60,645 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2021 60,292 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Jul 2020 60,292 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2019 59,945 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2018 58,483 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2017 57,360 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Apr 2015 55,349 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2014 53,780 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2014 53,696 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 19 Apr 2013 50,442 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2009 49,443 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2007 41,744 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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PVV 59V is a 1980 Ford Escort in Gold with a 2,050cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 PVV 59V, 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 PVV 59V registered?

PVV 59V is a 1980 Ford Escort, first registered on 28 May 1980.

Is PVV 59V safe to buy?

The MOT history for PVV 59V shows 16 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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