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1980 Ford Escort 1.6L Petrol · ETH 815V

ETH 815V

1980 Ford Escort (1.6L, petrol). First registered 01/01/1980. Recorded mileage 4,173 miles. MOT status: Expired.

MOT Status
Expired
Valid until 14/05/2026
Tax Status
Unknown
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Fuel Type
Petrol
Year
1980
Engine
1600cc

ETH 815V Key Findings

  • 4 MOT tests recorded
  • Latest MOT passed on 13/05/2025
  • 4,173 miles recorded at latest MOT
  • 1 historical MOT failure
  • No defects recorded at the latest MOT

Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.

MOT Roadworthiness Analysis
55
/ 100 · Below Average
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average

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✗ MOT Expired or Failed
! Tax Status Unknown
✓ Good MOT pass rate (75%)
! Older vehicle
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ETH 815V Mileage History

  1. 15/05/202323,088 mi
  2. 13/05/20243,366 mi-19,722 mi
  3. 13/05/20243,366 mi
  4. 13/05/20254,173 mi+807 mi

Average of roughly -9,474 miles per year across 4 recorded odometer readings.

Recorded mileage decreased between one or more tests — a potential clocking indicator worth verifying before purchase.

ETH 815V MOT History

Live data last synced with DVSA: 15 Apr 2026, 17:56
MOT Analysis

Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.

4 MOT tests are recorded for this 1980 Ford Escort (ETH 815V) between May 2023 and May 2025.

The record contains 3 passes and 1 failure.

The most recent test on 13 May 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.

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