1980 Ford Escort 1.3L Petrol · MEX 53V
1980 Ford Escort (1.3L, petrol). First registered 30/12/1980. MOT status: Expired.
- Make & Model
- FORD ESCORT
- Year / Origin
- 1980 · Manchester & Merseyside
- MOT Status
- Valid until 10/09/2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- —
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.3L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- Petrol
- Year
- 1980
- Engine
- 1298cc
MEX 53V Key Findings
- 4 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 11/09/2025
- 1 historical MOT failure
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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MEX 53V MOT History
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 (MEX 53V) between October 2021 and September 2025.
The record contains 3 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 11 September 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
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