MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
28,846 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
offside rear chassis rusty needs welding asap
play in nearside front track control arm bush
Offside Front Steering retaining device missing (2.2.C.1g)
offside rear chassis rusty needs welding asap
play in nearside front track control arm bush
Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Offside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)
Offside Rear Trailing arm attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1)
movement in the nearside front anti rollbar bush
nearside front wheel bearing sounds noisy
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
o/s rear chassis close to leaf spring mount starting to rust.
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FOE 856V is a 1980 Ford Escort in Green with a 1,993cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.
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 FOE 856V, 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.
Frequently Asked Questions
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What year was FOE 856V registered?
FOE 856V is a 1980 Ford Escort, first registered on 16 May 1980.
Is FOE 856V safe to buy?
The MOT history for FOE 856V shows 5 tests with a 60% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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