MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
88,040 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Offside Floor excessively deteriorated (6.2.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
fuel tank mounting corroded
various spots of under body corrosion
Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Oil leak ()
Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
slight corrosion around fuel tank mountings
small areas of corrosion about the car
Offside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Oil leak ()
Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
slight corrosion around fuel tank mountings
small areas of corrosion about the car
Nearside Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Offside Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Slight corrosion round fuel tank mounting
Small areas of corrosion through out the car
Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer torn (7.2.4c)
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Offside Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Slight corrosion round fuel tank mounting
Small areas of corrosion through out the car
Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced both (1.7.5a)
Front both front floor plans corroded
Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play both (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Front suspension top plate corroding
fuel tank support corroded
strong smell of fuel from vehicle, no visible leaks
Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)
Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement both 'D' bushes worn (2.4.G.2)
Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced both (1.7.5a)
Front both front floor plans corroded
Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play both (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Front suspension top plate corroding
fuel tank support corroded
strong smell of fuel from vehicle, no visible leaks
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Centre Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Nearside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.E.2b)
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
offside rear outer sill has slight corrosion
offside rear outer sill has slight corrosion
slight corrosion to outer sills and rear wheel arches
slight play in nearside steering rack tie rod socket
Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
How Reliable is the Ford Escort?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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AFN 376V is a 1980 Ford Escort in Gold with a 1,298cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.
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 AFN 376V, 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 AFN 376V registered?
AFN 376V is a 1980 Ford Escort, first registered on 11 February 1980.
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