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AYY 580H

1970 Ford Escort

Orange Petrol 1298cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Feb 2019
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

68,813 mi
Last recorded68,813 miles
Recorded on20 Jan 2018
Typical for 1970 Ford Escort44,958 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAYY 580H
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year1970
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,298cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 20 Jan 2018 68,813 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2017 68,764 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2016 68,690 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2015 6,842 miles
Fail 11 May 2009 68,364 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar locating pin locking device missing (2.4.G.3b)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar locating pin locking device missing (2.4.G.3b)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

both inner sills at rear poor condition (corrosion)

nearside front floor pan poor condition

nearside outer sill poor condition (corrosion)

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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AYY 580H is a 1970 Ford Escort in Orange with a 1,298cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 1970 Ford Escort models, the average MOT pass rate is 86.1% with a typical mileage of 44,958 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 AYY 580H, 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 56 years old, this Ford Escort is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of AYY 580H?

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What year was AYY 580H registered?

AYY 580H is a 1970 Ford Escort, first registered on 17 April 1970.

Is AYY 580H safe to buy?

The MOT history for AYY 580H shows 5 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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