FORD ESCORT1980 · 1.3L Petrol

MEX 53V

Vehicle Insight Summary

This 1980 FORD ESCORT is a Petrol vehicle with a 1298cc engine. Currently it has a valid MOT and is not currently taxed. The latest recorded mileage is unavailable.

MOT

Valid

Expires 10/09/2026

Tax

No data

Mileage: ---
Fuel: Petrol
Year: 1980
Engine: 1298cc

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Public record health check: Good.

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✓ Valid MOT

! Tax Status Unknown

✓ Good MOT pass rate (75%)

! Older vehicle

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Stolen

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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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Full MOT History

Live data last synced with DVSA: Apr 15, 2026, 04:56 PM

AI Analysis · MOT Narrative

Checking the history for this 1980 Ford Escort (MEX 53V), we found 4 MOT results in the period of October 2021 to September 2025.

Across its entire MOT history, this Ford has a 75% success rate (3 passes and 1 fails). The pass rate is roughly in line with national averages for vehicles of this age.

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