1980 Ford Escort 1.6L Petrol · PRR 141W
1980 Ford Escort (1.6L, petrol). First registered 31 Dec 1980. Recorded mileage 44,679 miles. MOT status: Failed. Taxed until 01 Jun 2027.
- Make & Model
- FORD ESCORT
- Year / Origin
- 1980 · Preston
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Failed
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 Jun 2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 44,679 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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PRR 141W Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT failed on 03/07/2025
- 44,679 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 3 historical MOT failures
- 3 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (7 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
PRR 141W MOT History
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 (PRR 141W) between July 2015 and July 2025.
The record contains 2 passes and 3 failures.
The most recent test on 03 July 2025 was a fail; the vehicle has not passed its last recorded MOT.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Suspension (7 issues), Lighting (2 issues), Steering (1 issue), Exhaust & Emissions (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 6 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.
Recorded failure items include: “Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))”; “Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Inner Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))”; “Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush likely to become detached Central Bush, Track Control Arm (5.3.4 (a) (ii”.
PRR 141W Mileage History
- 07/07/201544,266 km
- 07/07/201544,266 km
- 30/06/201644,381 km+115 km
- 19/06/201744,617 km+236 km
- 03/07/202544,679 mi
Average of roughly 41 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Poor
This rating reflects historical MOT pass rates and recurring advisory wear patterns from official DVSA test logs. Note that roadworthiness does not verify outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen records.
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