MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
34,906 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Front Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)
Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Nearside Front Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1)
Nearside Front Front suspension locking device missing track rod end (2.5.A.4)
Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)
Nearside Front Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)
Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
Offside Front Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1)
Offside Front Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)
Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Front Front suspension locking device missing track rod end (2.5.A.4)
Offside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)
Offside Front Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)
Offside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
Speedometer cannot be illuminated. (6.7.3)
Steering wheel in a condition that hampers proper control (2.1.1)
hazard warning switch not labelled
Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
clutch and throttle pedal rubbers missing
Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)
Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part X2 (3.6.B.4a)
Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Main beam 'tell-tale' not working (1.7.4c)
Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)
Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
Offside Front Electrical wiring inadequately supported FOOT WELL (1.9.2a)
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
Registration plate lamp not working X2 (1.1.C.1d)
Front X2 SEAT WORN
Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced X2 (1.7.5a)
Nearside Front Inner STEERING ARM
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Stop lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp X2 (1.2.1f)
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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DBU 189V is a 1980 Ford Escort in Red with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 33.3%.
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 DBU 189V, 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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DBU 189V is a 1980 Ford Escort, first registered on 1 January 1980.
Is DBU 189V safe to buy?
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