MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
87,500 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Oil leak
some corrosion nearside outer sill front end
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
front floor pans and wheel arches corroded
Oil leak
advanced corrosion to offside and nearside front floor pans/inner wheel arches
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
previouse welded repairs to vehicle
Oil leak
Oil leak
some corrosion offside front flitch rear of suspension turret mounting and front of floor pan
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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GTF 864W is a 1980 Ford Escort in Yellow with a 1,298cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.
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 performed better than the average for its year.
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 GTF 864W, 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 GTF 864W registered?
GTF 864W is a 1980 Ford Escort, first registered on 29 September 1980.
Is GTF 864W safe to buy?
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