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ATR 589V

1980 Ford Escort

Red Petrol 1298cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Aug 2019
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

64,644 mi
Last recorded64,644 miles
Recorded on10 Aug 2018
Typical for 1980 Ford Escort52,814 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationATR 589V
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year1980
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,298cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 10 Aug 2018 64,644 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2018 64,644 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Aug 2017 64,536 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outersill (5.2.6)

Oil leak ()

both front anti roll bar/tie bar bushes deterioated

scratching to windscreen

slight play in n/s/f wheel bearing

Pass 15 Aug 2016 64,476 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (155/80 13) (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak ()

nearside outer sill/floor pan corroded

underside of vehicle corroded

Pass 21 Jul 2015 63,882 miles

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

corrosion to n/s floor pan/outer sill

slight play in n/s/f wheel bearing

Pass 13 Aug 2014 63,290 miles

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

corrosion to n/s floor pan/outer sill

Fail 12 Aug 2014 63,286 miles

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

corrosion to n/s floor pan/outer sill

Pass 15 Aug 2013 62,468 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2013 62,457 miles

Rear Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3)

Pass 2 Aug 2012 61,317 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

underside of vehicle corroded

Fail 2 Aug 2012 61,317 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

underside of vehicle corroded

Fail 12 Aug 2011 60,530 miles

Both outer and inner sills, front chassis legas and O/S/R inner wheel arch corroded

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Front suspension locking device ineffective (2.5.A.4)

O/S/R tyre perished

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 12 Aug 2011 60,530 miles

Both outer and inner sills, front chassis legas and O/S/R inner wheel arch corroded

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

O/S/R tyre perished

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 12 Aug 2010 59,823 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

nearside rear service brake effort low

slight corrosion to rear of outer sills and rear outer wheel arches

Pass 14 Aug 2009 59,125 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

corrosion to front chassis rail on both sides

corrosion to offside rear lower panel

heavy underseal to front floors, both rear inner sills and both rear outer sills deemed to meet requirements

rear brake application slightly uneven

Fail 10 Aug 2009 59,099 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

corrosion to front chassis rail on both sides

corrosion to offside rear lower panel

heavy underseal to front floors, both rear inner sills and both rear outer sills deemed to meet requirements

rear brake application slightly uneven

Pass 19 Aug 2008 58,246 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2008 58,233 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 17 Aug 2007 57,875 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2007 57,851 miles

Nearside Front Lower Body or chassis has an inadequate repair, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Lower Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

How Reliable is the Ford Escort?

Based on 4,961,191 MOT tests across 821,553 vehicles.

63.1%
Pass Rate
4,830
Miles/Year
38
Year Lifespan
821,553
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 465,333
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded 447,459
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 433,778
Brake pipe excessively corroded 419,450
constant velocity joint gaiter split 203,602
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ATR 589V is a 1980 Ford Escort in Red with a 1,298cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 ATR 589V, 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 ATR 589V registered?

ATR 589V is a 1980 Ford Escort, first registered on 11 June 1980.

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