MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
15,493 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)
Nearside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)
Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
front hub brake pipes corroding
nsf steering rack worn
oil leak
osf floor outer skin corroded
outer sills corroding
rear axle brake pipes corroding
1/ brake pipes corroded †2/slight distortion on front brakes †3/front section o/s floorpan corroded
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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GUW 909W is a 1980 Ford Escort in Gold with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 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 GUW 909W, 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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How do I check the history of GUW 909W?
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What year was GUW 909W registered?
GUW 909W is a 1980 Ford Escort, first registered on 1 August 1980.
Is GUW 909W safe to buy?
The MOT history for GUW 909W shows 3 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.
Does GUW 909W have outstanding finance?
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