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XBG 781W

1980 Ford Escort

Blue Petrol 1098cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jun 2013
Tests4 (4 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

20,766 mi
Last recorded20,766 miles
Recorded on25 Jun 2012
Typical for 1980 Ford Escort52,814 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationXBG 781W
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year1980
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,098cc

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MOT History

4 pass
Pass 25 Jun 2012 20,766 miles

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 21 Oct 2008 20,759 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

nearside rear sill corroding

nearside rear tyre perishing

offside front of body corroding

Pass 29 Oct 2007 20,752 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2006 20,652 miles

starting to corrode offside front of body

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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XBG 781W is a 1980 Ford Escort in Blue with a 1,098cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 XBG 781W, 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

How do I check the history of XBG 781W?

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What year was XBG 781W registered?

XBG 781W is a 1980 Ford Escort, first registered on 5 November 1980.

Is XBG 781W safe to buy?

The MOT history for XBG 781W shows 4 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does XBG 781W have outstanding finance?

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