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XKF 264W

1980 Ford Escort

Red Petrol 1298cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jul 2018
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

68,719 mi
Last recorded68,719 miles
Recorded on11 Jul 2017
Typical for 1980 Ford Escort52,814 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationXKF 264W
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year1980
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,298cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 11 Jul 2017 68,719 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2015 68,313 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2013 68,113 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2012 67,598 miles

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

Pass 14 Jul 2011 67,164 miles

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

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

boot floor corroded at o/s

Fail 8 Jul 2011 67,164 miles

Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Offside Rear Leaf spring fractured (2.4.B.1a)

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

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

boot floor corroded at o/s

Pass 13 Jul 2010 66,107 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2009 61,153 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2008 60,826 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 11 Jul 2008 60,826 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2007 60,195 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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XKF 264W is a 1980 Ford Escort in Red with a 1,298cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 XKF 264W, 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 XKF 264W registered?

XKF 264W is a 1980 Ford Escort, first registered on 9 October 1980.

Is XKF 264W safe to buy?

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