MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
15,766 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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car has adjustable brake bios,none sero brakes
car has extensive welding underside and heavily undersealed.
Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
Front Fuel hose leaking (7.2.3)
Horn not working (1.6.2a)
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
car has adjustable brake bios,none sero brakes
car has extensive welding underside and heavily undersealed.
Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Nearside Indicator tell tale inoperative (1.4.A.2a)
Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
Engine idle speed high
Exstensive welding repairs to vehicle, covered in thick underseal, unable to fully inspect.
Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Ho;e in offside front chaiss in non prescribed area
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)
Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)
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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DCV 688V is a 1980 Ford Escort in White with a 1,599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.
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 DCV 688V, 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 DCV 688V registered?
DCV 688V is a 1980 Ford Escort, first registered on 31 January 1980.
Is DCV 688V safe to buy?
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