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XUY 386V

1980 Ford Escort

Black Petrol 1993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jul 2022
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

57,821 mi
Last recorded57,821 miles
Recorded on2 Jul 2021
Typical for 1980 Ford Escort52,814 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationXUY 386V
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year1980
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,993cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 2 Jul 2021 57,821 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2019 57,248 miles
Pass 10 May 2018 56,437 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2017 55,576 miles
Pass 7 May 2016 54,308 miles
Pass 8 May 2015 53,068 miles
Pass 14 May 2014 51,935 miles
Pass 10 May 2013 51,752 miles
Pass 3 May 2012 50,668 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2011 50,386 miles

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 17 Oct 2009 48,841 miles

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

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Pass 22 Sep 2008 48,365 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2008 48,300 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Jun 2007 48,214 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2006 47,734 miles
Fail 20 May 2006 47,657 miles

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut upper support bearing is stiff in operation (2.5.B.1b)

Offside Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 15 Jun 2005 45,479 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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XUY 386V is a 1980 Ford Escort in Black with a 1,993cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 XUY 386V, 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 XUY 386V registered?

XUY 386V is a 1980 Ford Escort, first registered on 12 June 1980.

Is XUY 386V safe to buy?

The MOT history for XUY 386V shows 17 tests with a 88.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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