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80 OST

1985 Ford Escort

White Petrol 2000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Sep 2025
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

2,585 mi
Last recorded2,585 miles
Recorded on27 Sep 2024
Typical for 1985 Ford Escort52,350 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration80 OST
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year1985
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,000cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 27 Sep 2024 2,585 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2019 2,564 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2018 2,554 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2018 2,554 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Pass 30 Dec 2016 2,508 miles
Pass 13 May 2015 2,506 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2009 2,504 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2008 670 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2007 550 miles

How Reliable is the Ford Escort?

Based on 4,961,191 MOT tests across 821,553 vehicles.

63.1%
Pass Rate
4,830
Miles/Year
38
Year Lifespan
821,553
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 465,333
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded 447,459
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 433,778
Brake pipe excessively corroded 419,450
constant velocity joint gaiter split 203,602
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80 OST is a 1985 Ford Escort in White with a 2,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

Across all 1985 Ford Escort models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.8% with a typical mileage of 52,350 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Ford Escort fails its MOT is suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded, accounting for 465,333 recorded failures. If you're considering buying 80 OST, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Ford Escort typically stays on UK roads for around 38 years. At 41 years old, this Ford Escort is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was 80 OST registered?

80 OST is a 1985 Ford Escort, first registered on 25 April 1985.

Is 80 OST safe to buy?

The MOT history for 80 OST shows 9 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does 80 OST have outstanding finance?

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