MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
57,892 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Nearside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
Front brake discs corroded slightly
Minor kerb damage nearside front tyre sidewall
Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
No rear seats fitted at time of test
Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Temporary repair to rear of exhaust system
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Rear Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)
Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
both front tie bar bushes worn
nearside sill corroded
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
osr inner sill corroding †slight play nsf wheel bearing †nsf shocker damp
How Reliable is the Ford Escort?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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RAR 400W is a 1980 Ford Escort in Blue with a 1,298cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 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 RAR 400W, 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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RAR 400W is a 1980 Ford Escort, first registered on 1 August 1980.
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