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YVB 605V

1980 Ford Escort

Grey Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Oct 2025
Tests15 (14 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.3%

Mileage

73,240 mi
Last recorded73,240 miles
Recorded on23 Oct 2024
Typical for 1980 Ford Escort52,814 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYVB 605V
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year1980
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

14 pass 1 fail
Pass 23 Oct 2024 73,240 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2023 73,123 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2022 72,833 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2021 72,330 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2020 70,420 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2019 68,360 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2018 66,420 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2017 63,588 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2016 60,962 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2015 60,146 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2014 58,377 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2009 58,260 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2007 43,466 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2007 43,466 miles

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

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

Exhaust engine idle speed too high (7.3.A.2a)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Torsion bar attachment bracket loose (2.4.E.4a)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Offside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

prop shaft incicure

Pass 24 Jun 2006 63,157 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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YVB 605V is a 1980 Ford Escort in Grey with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.3%.

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 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 YVB 605V, 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 YVB 605V registered?

YVB 605V is a 1980 Ford Escort, first registered on 18 January 1980.

Is YVB 605V safe to buy?

The MOT history for YVB 605V shows 15 tests with a 93.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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