MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
3,266 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
Offside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded pedal box area (2.1.2 (e) (i))
Offside Rear Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps painted over (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)
Nearside Front Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c) DANGEROUS
*N/S/F TYRE ON LIMIT ADVISE EARLY REPLACMENT*
BOTH REAR TYRES WEARING ON INNER EDGES
GENERAL UNDER BODT CORROSION
REAR AXLE HUB SEALS LEAKING
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
*N/S/F TYRE ON LIMIT ADVISE EARLY REPLACMENT*
BOTH REAR TYRES WEARING ON INNER EDGES
GENERAL UNDER BODT CORROSION
REAR AXLE HUB SEALS LEAKING
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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GEL 589V is a 1980 Ford Escort in Blue with a 1,993cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.
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 GEL 589V, 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 GEL 589V registered?
GEL 589V is a 1980 Ford Escort, first registered on 3 January 1980.
Is GEL 589V safe to buy?
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