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YVV 214W

1980 Ford Escort

White Petrol 1298cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Apr 2019
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

68,356 mi
Last recorded68,356 miles
Recorded on24 Apr 2018
Typical for 1980 Ford Escort52,814 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYVV 214W
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year1980
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,298cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Apr 2018 68,356 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2017 67,758 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2016 67,321 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2015 66,929 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2014 66,468 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2013 65,161 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2013

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Offside Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

registration plate fitted to the front does not have black characters on a white background (6.3.2a)

registration plate fitted to the rear does not have black characters on a yellow background (6.3.2b)

Pass 16 Apr 2012 64,993 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2011 63,513 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2011 63,502 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 26 Mar 2010 63,480 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2009 62,413 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2007 62,365 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2006 61,797 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2006 61,797 miles

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has a deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Rear Leaf spring has a deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 1 Sep 2005 59,603 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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YVV 214W is a 1980 Ford Escort in White with a 1,298cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 YVV 214W, 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 YVV 214W registered?

YVV 214W is a 1980 Ford Escort, first registered on 30 September 1980.

Is YVV 214W safe to buy?

The MOT history for YVV 214W shows 16 tests with a 81.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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