MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
96,089 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Horn not working (7.7 (a))
Nearside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
Offside Rear Brake pipe likely to become detached or damaged (1.1.11 (d) (ii))
Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp both rear (4.2.3 (c))
Stop lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp both (4.3.3 (b))
Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn both front lower arm inner bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
brake pedal has long travel
front wiring harness insecure
off side handbrake pivot seized
Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported front to rear (1.1.11 (d) (i))
alternator bolt insecure
rear spring u clamps nylock nuts not funtioning
steering column fouling exhaust down pipe
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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DGL 806V is a 1980 Ford Escort in Black with a 1,993cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 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 DGL 806V, 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 DGL 806V registered?
DGL 806V is a 1980 Ford Escort, first registered on 24 March 1980.
Is DGL 806V safe to buy?
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