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MOT Valid

1980 Ford Escort 2.0L Petrol · DOP 654V

DOP 654V

1980 Ford Escort (2.0L, petrol). First registered 01/01/1980. Recorded mileage 12,259 miles. MOT valid until 11/04/2027.

Make & Model
FORD ESCORT
Year / Origin
1980 · Shrewsbury
MOT Status
Valid until 11/04/2027
Road Tax
Recorded Mileage
12,259 mi
ULEZ Compliance
Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
Fuel & Engine
Petrol · 2.0L
Reliability Guide
Common Faults
MOT Status
Valid
Valid until 11/04/2027
Tax Status
Check Tax
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Fuel Type
Petrol
Year
1980
Engine
1998cc

DOP 654V Key Findings

  • 5 MOT tests recorded
  • Latest MOT passed on 13/04/2026
  • 12,259 miles recorded at latest MOT
  • 1 historical MOT failure
  • 1 defect noted at the latest MOT
  • Recurring lighting items (3 mentions)

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

MOT Roadworthiness Analysis
80
/ 100 · Good
DVSA Test Records Evaluated

MOT Roadworthiness: Good

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✓ Valid MOT
! Tax Status Unknown
✓ Good MOT pass rate (80%)
! Older vehicle
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DOP 654V Mileage History

  1. 12/08/202210,514 mi
  2. 28/12/202311,214 mi+700 mi
  3. 04/03/202512,015 mi+801 mi
  4. 13/04/202612,259 mi+244 mi
  5. 13/04/202612,259 mi

Average of roughly 476 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.

DOP 654V MOT History

Vehicle record last updated: 12 Sept 2026, 12:38
MOT Analysis

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

5 MOT tests are recorded for this 1980 Ford Escort (DOP 654V) between August 2022 and April 2026.

The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.

The most recent test on 13 April 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.

Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Lighting (3 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.

In total 4 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.

PASS
FAIL
ADVISORY

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