MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
10,853 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
coolant leak.
slight play both inner rack ends.
Battery insecure (1.9.1)
Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Nearside Front Track rod end loose locking device missing. (2.2.B.1d)
Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Front Coil spring not correctly located (2.4.C.2)
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Steering rack insecure clamp. (2.2.B.1a)
Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release both front. (5.2.5a)
Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) lower coupling worn to excess. (2.2.A.1b)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
coolant leak.
slight play both inner rack ends.
How Reliable is the Ford Escort?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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KGY 414V is a 1980 Ford Escort in Red with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.
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 KGY 414V, 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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KGY 414V is a 1980 Ford Escort, first registered on 1 January 1980.
Is KGY 414V safe to buy?
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