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XKB 273W

1980 Ford Escort

Blue Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 May 2017
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

31,759 mi
Last recorded31,759 miles
Recorded on13 May 2016
Typical for 1980 Ford Escort52,814 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationXKB 273W
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year1980
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 13 May 2016 31,759 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2014 31,297 miles
Fail 7 May 2013

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 7 May 2013
Pass 5 May 2012 30,570 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2011 30,338 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2009 29,662 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2008 29,032 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2006 28,548 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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XKB 273W is a 1980 Ford Escort in Blue with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 XKB 273W, 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 XKB 273W registered?

XKB 273W is a 1980 Ford Escort, first registered on 8 September 1980.

Is XKB 273W safe to buy?

The MOT history for XKB 273W shows 9 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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