DVLA verified
MOT valid
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FORD ESCORT1980 · 2.0L PETROL

BCG 877V

Vehicle Insight Summary

1980 FORD ESCORT — PETROL, 1993cc. This vehicle has 1,868 miles on record. MOT status: valid. Tax: paid. Review the complete history and specs.

MOT
Valid
Expires 25/04/2027
Tax
Taxed
Expires 01/05/2027
Fuel
PETROL
Year
1980
Engine
1993cc

Free vehicle health score

85
/ 100 · Good

Public record health check: Good.

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✓ Valid MOT
✓ Taxed
✓ Good MOT pass rate (80%)
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Finance
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Write-off
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Salvage
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Imported
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Exported
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Scrapped
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Destruction
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V5C Logbook
Locked

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Full MOT History

AI Analysis · MOT Narrative

Our records for this Ford Escort (BCG 877V) from 1980 show a total of 5 MOT tests between April 2011 and April 2026.

With 4 passes and 1 failures, the lifetime MOT pass rate stands at 80%. The car boasts an impressive record, which typically reflects a conscientious ownership history.

The most commonly flagged areas across all MOT tests are: Brakes (4 issues), Suspension (2 issues), Lighting (2 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (1 issue), Bodywork (1 issue). These areas are worth paying attention to when inspecting this vehicle.

There are 9 advisory notices in the MOT history. Advisories are not failures but indicate areas that may need attention in the future.

A total of 2 failure items have been recorded across all tests. Recent failure items include: “Nearside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3)”; “Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)”.

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ADVISORY

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