MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
17,765 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both (1.1.11 (c))
engine oil leak
Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)
Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)
Nearside Steering locking device missing Trackrod (2.2.C.1g)
Nearside Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering Front floor (6.1.A.1)
Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering Nearside and offside outer sill (6.1.A.1)
Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering Offside rear inner sill (6.1.A.1)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Offside Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Oil leak ()
Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)
Coolant leak ()
Offside Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Oil leak ()
Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)
Offside Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Oil leak
Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Brake pedal has insufficient reserve movement (3.3.A.5)
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)
Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Rear Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)
Nearside Front Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS
Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS
How Reliable is the Ford Escort?
Based on 4,961,191 MOT tests across 821,553 vehicles.
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D580 RDA is a 1987 Ford Escort in Red with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.
Across all 1987 Ford Escort models, the average MOT pass rate is 67.2% with a typical mileage of 52,866 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 D580 RDA, 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 39 years old, this Ford Escort is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.
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What year was D580 RDA registered?
D580 RDA is a 1987 Ford Escort, first registered on 30 January 1987.
Is D580 RDA safe to buy?
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