MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
753 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)
Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Nearside Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)
Offside Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)
Offside Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)
Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
Parking brake is not capable of being maintained in operation by direct mechanical action only (3.1.2)
Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
Offside Rear Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)
Offside Steering rack damaged and unserviceable (2.2.C.1d)
How Reliable is the Ford Escort?
Based on 4,961,191 MOT tests across 821,553 vehicles.
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BAZ 8404 is a 1980 Ford Escort in Yellow with a 1,993cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 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 BAZ 8404, 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 BAZ 8404 registered?
BAZ 8404 is a 1980 Ford Escort, first registered on 21 February 1980.
Is BAZ 8404 safe to buy?
The MOT history for BAZ 8404 shows 5 tests with a 60% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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