MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
81,790 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Offside Front Body panel slightly loose wing fixings adrift at bottom (6.2.1 (a) (i))
Offside Front Body panel slightly loose wing not securely affixed at bottom (6.2.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Floor excessively deteriorated next to outer sill, beneath nsf seat (6.2.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Floor excessively deteriorated rear of wheel arch following under into floor (6.2.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength to front and to rear of wheel arch. (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength jacking point on chassis rail corroded through (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength to front and to rear of wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Front Body panel slightly loose wing not securely affixed at bottom (6.2.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded behind rear wheel (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Rear Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3)
Speedometer cannot be illuminated. (6.7.3)
both rear tyres starting to perish
n/s/f floor area badly corroded
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ALY 545S is a 1978 Ford Escort in Gold with a 1,599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.
Across all 1978 Ford Escort models, the average MOT pass rate is 85.0% with a typical mileage of 49,614 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 ALY 545S, 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 48 years old, this Ford Escort is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.
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ALY 545S is a 1978 Ford Escort, first registered on 23 June 1978.
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