MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
47,121 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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BOTH OUTER SILLS CORRODED
Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
Offside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced FLOOR (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Offside Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security FLOOR/ SEAT MOUNT (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Offside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive INNER CORNER PANEL (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
WELD REPAIRS UNDERSIDE HEAVILY UNDERSEALED
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))
Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Hydraulic brake calliper insecurely mounted (1.1.16 (c) (i))
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength INNSER SILL (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
BOTH OUTER SILLS CORRODED
Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
Offside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced FLOOR (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Offside Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security FLOOR/ SEAT MOUNT (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
WELD REPAIRS UNDERSIDE HEAVILY UNDERSEALED
DIFFERENT ENGINE (MODIFIED) FITTED THAN STANDARD
How Reliable is the Ford Escort?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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ADR 268W is a 1980 Ford Escort in Red with a 1,599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.
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 ADR 268W, 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 ADR 268W registered?
ADR 268W is a 1980 Ford Escort, first registered on 1 August 1980.
Is ADR 268W safe to buy?
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