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GDO 130W

1980 Ford Escort

Red Petrol 1298cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Nov 2012
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

10,200 mi
Last recorded10,200 miles
Recorded on4 Nov 2011
Typical for 1980 Ford Escort52,814 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGDO 130W
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year1980
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,298cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Nov 2011 10,200 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2011 10,193 miles

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)

Pass 30 Oct 2010 98,385 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2009 95,653 miles

both rear wheel arches in boot showing corrosion

n/s front metal brake pipe slight corrosion

o/s front of steering rack showing movement

Fail 19 Feb 2009 95,614 miles

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

Pass 7 Jan 2008 94,234 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2007 93,238 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 30 Jan 2006 92,330 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2006 92,330 miles

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.

63.1%
Pass Rate
4,830
Miles/Year
38
Year Lifespan
821,553
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 465,333
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded 447,459
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 433,778
Brake pipe excessively corroded 419,450
constant velocity joint gaiter split 203,602
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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.

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