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YCW 650V

1980 Ford Escort

Yellow Petrol 1993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Oct 2020
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

98,499 mi
Last recorded98,499 miles
Recorded on18 Apr 2019
Typical for 1980 Ford Escort52,814 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYCW 650V
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year1980
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,993cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Apr 2019 98,499 miles

offside rear drop sill

Fail 18 Apr 2019 98,499 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Rear Brake hose connection leaking on an air braking system (1.1.12 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal drop sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

offside rear drop sill

Pass 17 Apr 2018 97,341 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2017 96,253 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2016 94,822 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2016 94,822 miles

Nearside Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

Pass 8 Apr 2015 93,541 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2013 93,404 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

engine running lumpy.

Pass 21 Aug 2013 93,404 miles

engine running lumpy.

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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YCW 650V is a 1980 Ford Escort in Yellow with a 1,993cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 YCW 650V, 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 YCW 650V registered?

YCW 650V is a 1980 Ford Escort, first registered on 5 March 1980.

Is YCW 650V safe to buy?

The MOT history for YCW 650V shows 9 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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