MOT Status
ValidMileage
71,285 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Front Upper Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Hazard lights were not working when first operated. After a few tries of the switch. They started working.
Nearside side repeater not working
Offside Front Upper Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Parking brake cable rubbing on exhaust
Slight free play at steering wheel when move horizontally.
Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut has an unsafe modification (5.3.3 (c) (i))
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut has an unsafe modification (5.3.3 (c) (i))
Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
Steering column universal joint likely to become detached (2.1.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Upper Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Hazard lights were not working when first operated. After a few tries of the switch. They started working.
Nearside side repeater not working
Offside Front Upper Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Parking brake cable rubbing on exhaust
Slight free play at steering wheel when move horizontally.
Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed Both seat belts fraying slightly (7.1.2 (b))
Nearside Front Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
Nearside Front Wing repeater not working - Not required by age
Offside Front Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
Rear Fog lamp not working - Not required by age
Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed Both seat belts fraying slightly (7.1.2 (b))
Nearside Front Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
Nearside Front Wing repeater not working - Not required by age
Offside Front Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
Rear Fog lamp not working - Not required by age
Horn not working horn not working (1.6.2a)
Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working and n/s side lamps not working (1.4.A.2c)
Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
Offside Front Driver's door hinge deteriorated so the door cannot be readily opened or closed (6.2.B.2)
Offside Front Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. seat loose on mountings (6.2.A.3)
Offside Rear Shock absorber insecure loose on mounting (2.7.2b)
Battery insecure (1.9.1) DANGEROUS
How Reliable is the Ford Escort?
Based on 4,961,191 MOT tests across 821,553 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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ADP 980T is a 1979 Ford Escort in Yellow with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.
Across all 1979 Ford Escort models, the average MOT pass rate is 83.7% with a typical mileage of 49,279 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 ADP 980T, 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 47 years old, this Ford Escort is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.
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What year was ADP 980T registered?
ADP 980T is a 1979 Ford Escort, first registered on 1 April 1979.
Is ADP 980T safe to buy?
The MOT history for ADP 980T shows 17 tests with a 82.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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