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XFR 233V

1980 Ford Escort

Black Petrol 1993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jun 2008
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

6,680 mi
Last recorded6,680 miles
Recorded on7 Jun 2007
Typical for 1980 Ford Escort52,814 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationXFR 233V
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year1980
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,993cc

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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 Jun 2007 6,680 miles
Fail 23 May 2007 6,674 miles

Centre Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 22 May 2006 6,364 miles

Corrosion to floors & N/S front inner wing.

Fail 8 May 2006 6,359 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Front brake caliper locking device insecure (3.5.1l)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front brake caliper locking device insecure (3.5.1l)

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

((Corrosion to floors & n/s front inner wing))

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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XFR 233V is a 1980 Ford Escort in Black with a 1,993cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 XFR 233V, 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 XFR 233V registered?

XFR 233V is a 1980 Ford Escort, first registered on 8 January 1980.

Is XFR 233V safe to buy?

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