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XBG 827W

1980 Ford Escort

Blue Petrol 1298cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jan 2021
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

Typical for 1980 Ford Escort52,814 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationXBG 827W
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year1980
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,298cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 Jul 2019

roll cage presents the use of the rear seat

Pass 25 May 2018

Rear no rear seat fitted

Rear roll cage prevents the use of the rear seats

Pass 8 May 2017
Pass 20 May 2016

Nearside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 16 Oct 2014
Pass 17 Oct 2013
Fail 7 Oct 2013

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

Pass 3 Oct 2012

off side rear outer sill coroded..

Pass 7 Oct 2011 59,787 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2010 58,403 miles

Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Front and rear tyres different sizes

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

Slight play in both front inner tie rod joints

Slight play in front and rear wheel bearings

Pass 13 Nov 2008 58,403 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 21 Nov 2007 58,450 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Fail 12 Nov 2007 58,403 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 21 Sep 2006 58,403 miles

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Fail 21 Sep 2006 58,403 miles

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

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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 827W is a 1980 Ford Escort in Blue with a 1,298cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 XBG 827W, 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 XBG 827W registered?

XBG 827W is a 1980 Ford Escort, first registered on 10 November 1980.

Is XBG 827W safe to buy?

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