MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
24,085 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Offside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play slight noise (2.5.A.3c)
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)
Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)
Lower Steering column universal joint insecure (2.1.5)
Offside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)
Offside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)
Nearside front brake binding slightly
Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
both rear leaf spring front bushes deteriorated but not resulting in excessive play
Brake pedal creeps down when held under pressure (3.3.B.1a)
Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)
Electrical wiring insecure (1.9.2a)
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)
Nearside Rear Wheel nut(s) loose (4.2.A.1e)
Nearside Steering locking device insecure (2.2.C.1g)
Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Steering locking device insecure (2.2.C.1g)
Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1a)
Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS
Nearside Rear Wheel insecure (4.2.A.1c) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
both rear leaf spring front bushes deteriorated but not resulting in excessive play
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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KGU 651V is a 1980 Ford Escort in White with a 1,993cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.
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 KGU 651V, 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 KGU 651V registered?
KGU 651V is a 1980 Ford Escort, first registered on 27 June 1980.
Is KGU 651V safe to buy?
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