MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
82,244 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Brake pedal has excessive side movement indicating a badly worn bearing or pivot (3.3.A.1d)
Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Nearside Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)
Rear Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)
front strut tops siezed
no split pins in front tie bar nuts
noise from near side front hub
play in off side steering rack end
How Reliable is the Ford Escort?
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DSL 747G is a 1985 Ford Escort in Red with a 2,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.
Across all 1985 Ford Escort models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.8% with a typical mileage of 52,350 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 DSL 747G, 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 41 years old, this Ford Escort is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.
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What year was DSL 747G registered?
DSL 747G is a 1985 Ford Escort, first registered on 17 July 1985.
Is DSL 747G safe to buy?
The MOT history for DSL 747G shows 3 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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