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YYC 666C

1980 Ford Escort

Orange Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Feb 2016
Tests2 (1 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

67,757 mi
Last recorded67,757 miles
Recorded on10 Feb 2015
Typical for 1980 Ford Escort52,814 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYYC 666C
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year1980
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

1 pass 1 fail
Pass 10 Feb 2015 67,757 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2015 67,757 miles

All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

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

Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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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YYC 666C is a 1980 Ford Escort in Orange with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 YYC 666C, 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 YYC 666C registered?

YYC 666C is a 1980 Ford Escort, first registered on 30 May 1980.

Is YYC 666C safe to buy?

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