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Offside Front A post corroded around door hinges but not within a prescribed area
Offside Front Inner sill/floor pan has corroded hole but not within a prescribed area
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
Offside Front A post corroded around door hinges but not within a prescribed area
Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
Offside Front Inner sill/floor pan has corroded hole but not within a prescribed area
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BAH 156W is a 1980 Ford Escort in White with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.
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 BAH 156W, 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 BAH 156W registered?
BAH 156W is a 1980 Ford Escort, first registered on 31 December 1980.
Is BAH 156W safe to buy?
The MOT history for BAH 156W shows 3 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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