MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
98,474 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Brake cable damaged but not to excess modified (1.1.15 (a))
Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Nearside Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
heavily modified vehicle
Lower Steering column retaining device insecure (2.1.6)
Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
exhaust hits floor.
Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)
How Reliable is the Ford Escort?
Based on 4,961,191 MOT tests across 821,553 vehicles.
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ACX 424V is a 1980 Ford Escort in White with a 1,993cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.
Across all 1980 Ford Escort models, the average MOT pass rate is 83.7% with a typical mileage of 52,814 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.
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 ACX 424V, 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 46 years old, this Ford Escort is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.
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What year was ACX 424V registered?
ACX 424V is a 1980 Ford Escort, first registered on 28 January 1980.
Is ACX 424V safe to buy?
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