MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
79,561 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)
Nearside Front Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Oil leak
brake master cylinder set up has been changed to a none standard type
Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
Offside Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)
Offside Steering rack insecure (2.2.B.1a)
Nearside Rear Leaf spring saddle is moving relative to the spring (2.4.B.7a) DANGEROUS
Offside Rear Leaf spring saddle is moving relative to the spring (2.4.B.7a) DANGEROUS
Oil leak
brake master cylinder set up has been changed to a none standard type
Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar locating pin locking device missing (2.4.G.3b)
Nearside Front Steering locking device missing (2.2.C.1g)
Nearside Front brake caliper securing device missing (3.5.1j)
Nearside Inner Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (2.4.A.3)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar locating pin locking device missing (2.4.G.3b)
Offside Front Steering locking device missing (2.2.C.1g)
Offside Front brake caliper securing device missing (3.5.1j)
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (2.4.A.3)
Offside Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)
Parking brake mechanism/associated mounting prescribed area is fractured (3.1.9)
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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AWS 598V is a 1980 Ford Escort in Red with a 1,298cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.
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 AWS 598V, 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 AWS 598V registered?
AWS 598V is a 1980 Ford Escort, first registered on 1 March 1980.
Is AWS 598V safe to buy?
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