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RGO 503V

1980 Ford Escort

Red Petrol 1298cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Oct 2026
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

Typical for 1980 Ford Escort52,814 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRGO 503V
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year1980
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,298cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 Oct 2025

Central Front Lower Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Oct 2024

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 10 Oct 2023

Central Front Lower Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 1 Oct 2022
Pass 24 Sep 2021
Pass 9 Jul 2019
Pass 30 Oct 2017

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Pass 21 Jun 2016

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil recommend to be checked or repaired both sides (2.7.3)

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Rear Standard fitment seat belt missing ()

Fail 21 Jun 2016

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil recommend to be checked or repaired both sides (2.7.3)

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

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Rear Standard fitment seat belt missing ()

Pass 3 Jul 2015

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

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

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

Standard fitment seat belt missing

Fail 23 May 2014

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

Standard fitment seat belt missing

Pass 23 May 2014

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

Standard fitment seat belt missing

Pass 5 Oct 2012

Oil leak

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

Standard fitment seat belt missing

Pass 3 Oct 2011
Fail 3 Oct 2011

Nearside Rear brake disc contaminated by oil (3.5.1h)

Offside Outer Front Lower Front suspension locking device missing (2.5.A.4)

Fail 4 Oct 2010

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm locating pin retaining device missing (2.4.G.3b)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Oil leak

Pass 4 Oct 2010

Nearside Rear Stop lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Oil leak

Pass 8 Oct 2009

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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RGO 503V is a 1980 Ford Escort in Red with a 1,298cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 RGO 503V, 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 RGO 503V registered?

RGO 503V is a 1980 Ford Escort, first registered on 30 June 1980.

Is RGO 503V safe to buy?

The MOT history for RGO 503V shows 18 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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