MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
36,251 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)
Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)
Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
sports exhaust fitted
Offside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Front Headlamp does not operate immediately when selected on dipped beam (1.7.4a)
Offside Front Headlamp does not operate immediately when selected on main beam (1.7.4a)
Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)
Exhaust slightly leaking
Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Rear exhaust rubber hanger deteriorated
Slight play in nearside rack end
Slight play in offside rack end
Various brake pipes have surface rust
Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)
Emissions not tested (7.0)
Nearside Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)
Nearside Front Mechanical brake component securing device missing (3.5.1i)
Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Nearside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)
Nearside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)
Offside Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)
Offside Front Mechanical brake component securing device missing (3.5.1i)
Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Offside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Front Anti-roll bar modified and seriously weakened (2.4.A.2) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a) DANGEROUS
Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2) DANGEROUS
Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS
Offside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a) DANGEROUS
Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS
Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
nearside steering rack gaitor perished
offside and nearside front compliance bushes worn
rear sill covers fitted
Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)
offside and nearside front compliance bushes worn
offside front metal brake pipe not routed correctly
sill covers fitted
Both steering rack boots cracked
Offside constant velocity boot cracked
Rear trailing arm bushes cracked
Surface rust on both inner sills
Surface rust on front chassis runnere next to suspension mounting
Surface rust on fuel pipes
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)
Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Inner Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Both steering rack boots slightly cracked
Fuel filler neck rubber ctacked and has restricted flow
Nearside brake pipe has suface rust
Offside constant velocity boot cracked
Offside rear hose cracked but not through to cords
Rear fuel pipes have slight surface rust
Rear trailing arm bushes cracked
Surface rust on front chassis runners next to suspension mounting
Surface rust on offside rear inner sill
How Reliable is the Ford Escort?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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RDL 709X is a 1982 Ford Escort in Black with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.
Across all 1982 Ford Escort models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.0% with a typical mileage of 56,068 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 RDL 709X, 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 44 years old, this Ford Escort is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.
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What year was RDL 709X registered?
RDL 709X is a 1982 Ford Escort, first registered on 15 March 1982.
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