MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
38,130 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength spare wheel carrier (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Oil leak ()
excessive engine oil leaks.
Main beam 'tell-tale' not working both (1.7.4c)
Nearside Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)
excessive engine oil leaks.
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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GYL 16W is a 1980 Ford Escort in Red with a 1,993cc 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 GYL 16W, 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 GYL 16W registered?
GYL 16W is a 1980 Ford Escort, first registered on 25 July 1980.
Is GYL 16W safe to buy?
The MOT history for GYL 16W 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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