1980 Ford Escort 2.0L Petrol · PVV 59V
1980 Ford Escort (2.0L, petrol). First registered 28 May 1980. Recorded mileage 62,940 miles. MOT expired on 05 Aug 2026.
- Make & Model
- FORD ESCORT
- Year / Origin
- 1980 · Carlisle
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 05 Aug 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 62,940 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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PVV 59V Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 29/07/2025
- 62,940 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (8 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
PVV 59V 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 (PVV 59V) between August 2022 and July 2025.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 29 July 2025 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: Brakes (8 issues), Suspension (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 12 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: “Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural streng”.
PVV 59V Mileage History
- 05/08/202260,645 mi
- 01/08/202361,441 mi+796 mi
- 07/08/202361,472 mi+31 mi
- 02/08/202461,760 mi+288 mi
- 29/07/202562,940 mi+1,180 mi
Average of roughly 770 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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