MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
74,924 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Nearside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)
Nearside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)
Under body underseal heavy
Nearside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)
Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)
Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)
Under body underseal heavy
FOGLIGHT POOR REAR
Front Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)
NSF/OSF DOORGLASS DARK TINT
Nearside Front Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)
Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
UNDERBODY UNDERSEAL HEAVEY
How Reliable is the Ford Escort?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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GHB 175W is a 1980 Ford Escort in Yellow with a 1,993cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.
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 GHB 175W, 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 GHB 175W registered?
GHB 175W is a 1980 Ford Escort, first registered on 1 August 1980.
Is GHB 175W safe to buy?
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