MOT Status
Mileage
90,253 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Anti-roll bar locating pin locking device not properly locked (2.4.G.3b)
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)
Nearside Brake hose stretched (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Front Brake hose twisted (3.6.B.4c)
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Intermediate drop arm insecure (2.2.B.1a)
Offside Parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.D.3a)
Offside Rear Service brake indicates brake bind (3.7.D.2a)
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
Rear Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Seat belt insecurely fixed to the vehicles structure (5.2.1a)
Seat belt insecurely fixed to the vehicles structure (5.2.1a)
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (2.4.A.3)
Track rod end damaged and unserviceable (2.2.C.1d)
brake caliper securing device loose (3.5.1j)
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3) DANGEROUS
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3) DANGEROUS
Offside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
slight play in steering rack input shalf
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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COB 165V is a 1979 Ford Escort in Silver with a 1,599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 1 MOT test with a personal pass rate of 0%.
Across all 1979 Ford Escort models, the average MOT pass rate is 83.7% with a typical mileage of 49,279 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 COB 165V, 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 47 years old, this Ford Escort is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.
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What year was COB 165V registered?
COB 165V is a 1979 Ford Escort, first registered on 17 September 1979.
Is COB 165V safe to buy?
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