MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
10,200 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Nearside Front Coil spring not correctly located (2.4.C.2)
Nearside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)
Offside Front Coil spring not correctly located (2.4.C.2)
Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)
both rear wheel arches in boot showing corrosion
n/s front metal brake pipe slight corrosion
o/s front of steering rack showing movement
Nearside Front Steering locking device missing (2.2.C.1g)
Nearside Front Steering locking device missing (2.2.C.1g)
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Steering locking device missing (2.2.C.1g)
Offside Front Steering locking device missing (2.2.C.1g)
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
both rear wheel arches in boot showing corrosion
n/s front metal brake pipe slight corrosion
o/s front of steering rack showing movement
Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)
Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)
Offside Rear Brake pipe kinked (3.6.B.2b)
exhaust centre box corroded
play at steering wheel
rear anti roll bar bushes worn
rear tyre tread depth 2 mm approx
spare wheel well corroded
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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GDO 130W is a 1980 Ford Escort in Red with a 1,298cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.
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 GDO 130W, 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 GDO 130W registered?
GDO 130W is a 1980 Ford Escort, first registered on 15 August 1980.
Is GDO 130W safe to buy?
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