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XCC 895V

1980 Ford Escort

Blue Petrol 1993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Feb 2021
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

Typical for 1980 Ford Escort52,814 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationXCC 895V
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year1980
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,993cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 29 Feb 2020
Pass 29 Dec 2018
Fail 29 Dec 2018

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 16 Mar 2017
Pass 16 Mar 2016

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit both (4.1.E.1)

Pass 17 Jan 2015
Pass 28 Dec 2013 99,645 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2012 99,645 miles

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Fail 12 Mar 2012 99,645 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Steering locking device missing (2.2.C.1g)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Steering locking device missing (2.2.C.1g)

Pass 14 Feb 2011 99,645 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2011 99,645 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Steering locking device missing (2.2.C.1g)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Steering locking device missing (2.2.C.1g)

Pass 12 Feb 2010 34,331 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2010 34,331 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 12 Feb 2009 43,076 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2008 43,076 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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XCC 895V is a 1980 Ford Escort in Blue with a 1,993cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 XCC 895V, 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 XCC 895V registered?

XCC 895V is a 1980 Ford Escort, first registered on 28 March 1980.

Is XCC 895V safe to buy?

The MOT history for XCC 895V shows 15 tests with a 73.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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