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GYK 277W

1980 Ford Escort

Green Petrol 1295cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Oct 2021
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

32,205 mi
Last recorded32,205 miles
Recorded on5 Oct 2020
Typical for 1980 Ford Escort52,814 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGYK 277W
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year1980
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,295cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Oct 2020 32,205 miles

Nearside Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Slight play in steering rack

Fail 25 Sep 2020 32,191 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Slight play in steering rack

Pass 23 Feb 2019 30,038 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2019 30,038 miles

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 21 Dec 2017 28,238 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 14 Jun 2016 27,497 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 26 Jun 2015 27,242 miles

Offside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 12 Jun 2014 26,764 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2013 26,261 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2012 25,990 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2011 25,625 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2010 25,004 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2009 24,348 miles

excess corrosion to nearside front floor outside pescribed area

Pass 24 Jun 2008 23,575 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2008 23,569 miles

Offside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3)

Offside Front Brake hose leaking (3.6.A.1)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 7 Jun 2007 22,957 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2006 22,448 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2005 21,784 miles

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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GYK 277W is a 1980 Ford Escort in Green with a 1,295cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 GYK 277W, 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 GYK 277W registered?

GYK 277W is a 1980 Ford Escort, first registered on 19 August 1980.

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