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YKT 669V

1980 Ford Escort

Red Petrol 2000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Sep 2022
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

43,072 mi
Last recorded43,072 miles
Recorded on2 Sep 2021
Typical for 1980 Ford Escort52,814 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYKT 669V
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year1980
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,000cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 Sep 2021 43,072 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2020 43,054 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2019 43,000 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2018 42,919 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2017 42,826 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2016 42,755 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2015 42,718 miles
Fail 25 Aug 2015 42,718 miles

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 13 Aug 2014 42,663 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2013 42,612 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2012 42,489 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2011 42,390 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2010 42,342 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 13 Aug 2010 42,342 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2009 42,216 miles

Offside Rear Tie bar/rod attachment bracket/mounting nut missing (2.4.G.1)

Pass 14 Aug 2009 42,216 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2008 42,008 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2007 41,604 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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YKT 669V is a 1980 Ford Escort in Red with a 2,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 YKT 669V, 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 YKT 669V registered?

YKT 669V is a 1980 Ford Escort, first registered on 17 January 1980.

Is YKT 669V safe to buy?

The MOT history for YKT 669V shows 18 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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