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XKC 511W

1980 Ford Escort

Blue Petrol 1298cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Aug 2025
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

52,394 mi
Last recorded52,394 miles
Recorded on21 Aug 2024
Typical for 1980 Ford Escort52,814 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationXKC 511W
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year1980
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,298cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 21 Aug 2024 52,394 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2022 52,385 miles

Front Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security panel (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security floor corroded (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Rear Exhaust emits black smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

Pass 29 Sep 2021 52,379 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2020 52,304 miles

Rear Position lamp has a product on the lens or light source but not adversely affecting light intensity (4.2.3 (b) (ii))

Fail 29 Jul 2020 52,286 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Front Wheel bearing has excessive play both w/bearing (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Rear Position lamp has a product on the lens or light source but not adversely affecting light intensity (4.2.3 (b) (ii))

Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Pass 24 May 2019 52,261 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 12 Apr 2018 52,243 miles

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Fail 12 Apr 2018 52,243 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement outer bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement outer bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Pass 10 Jan 2017 52,176 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2015 52,145 miles

Rear Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 29 Sep 2015 52,145 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Rear Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 22 Sep 2014 52,028 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2014 52,028 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 27 Sep 2013 51,819 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2012 51,463 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2011 51,421 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2010 51,293 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2009 50,966 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2008 50,734 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2008 50,734 miles

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

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Pass 15 Aug 2007 50,257 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2007 50,257 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 21 Aug 2006 50,086 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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XKC 511W is a 1980 Ford Escort in Blue with a 1,298cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 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 XKC 511W, 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 XKC 511W registered?

XKC 511W is a 1980 Ford Escort, first registered on 31 October 1980.

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