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YJX 949V

1980 Ford Escort

Black Petrol 1993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Dec 2020
Tests14 (14 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

46,472 mi
Last recorded46,472 miles
Recorded on29 Jun 2019
Typical for 1980 Ford Escort52,814 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYJX 949V
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year1980
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,993cc

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MOT History

14 pass
Pass 29 Jun 2019 46,472 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive rear spring mounting area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Jun 2018 45,977 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2017 45,544 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2016 145,157 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2015 44,451 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2014 43,382 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2013 42,838 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2012 42,137 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2011 40,170 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2010 39,410 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2009 38,785 miles
Pass 29 Feb 2008 37,397 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2007 35,368 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2006 32,285 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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YJX 949V is a 1980 Ford Escort in Black with a 1,993cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 YJX 949V, 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 YJX 949V registered?

YJX 949V is a 1980 Ford Escort, first registered on 31 January 1980.

Is YJX 949V safe to buy?

The MOT history for YJX 949V shows 14 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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