MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
55,364 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Vehicle Details
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Battery insecure (1.9.1)
Front Anti-roll bar locating pin insecure (2.4.G.3a)
Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)
Horn not working (1.6.2a)
Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering floor (6.1.A.1)
Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Front Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
Offside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Steering rack damaged and unserviceable (2.2.C.1d)
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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ETH 680V is a 1980 Ford Escort in Yellow with a 1,598cc 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 ETH 680V, 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 ETH 680V registered?
ETH 680V is a 1980 Ford Escort, first registered on 1 January 1980.
Is ETH 680V safe to buy?
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