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GGU 107V

1980 Ford Escort

White Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Sep 2018
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

86,148 mi
Last recorded86,148 miles
Recorded on30 Sep 2017
Typical for 1980 Ford Escort52,814 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGGU 107V
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year1980
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 30 Sep 2017 86,148 miles
Pass 15 May 2012 86,148 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2011 86,148 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2010 85,899 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Fail 6 Apr 2010 85,899 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Fail 21 Dec 2009 85,877 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Seat belt stitching badly frayed (5.2.2b)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

brake master cylinder slightly leaking hydraulic fluid

nearside washer jet provides insufficent fluid

offside front steering gaitor has slight seepage

offside numberplate not illuminating registration plate correctly

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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GGU 107V is a 1980 Ford Escort in White with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 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 GGU 107V, 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 GGU 107V registered?

GGU 107V is a 1980 Ford Escort, first registered on 24 January 1980.

Is GGU 107V safe to buy?

The MOT history for GGU 107V shows 6 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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