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Central Front Lower Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Central Front Lower Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Nearside Rear Inner Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil recommend to be checked or repaired both sides (2.7.3)
Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()
Rear Standard fitment seat belt missing ()
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Nearside Suspension arm locating pin retaining device missing (2.4.G.3b)
Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil recommend to be checked or repaired both sides (2.7.3)
Offside Suspension arm locating pin locking device missing (2.4.G.3b)
Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()
Rear Standard fitment seat belt missing ()
Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test
Standard fitment seat belt missing
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test
Standard fitment seat belt missing
Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test
Standard fitment seat belt missing
Oil leak
Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test
Standard fitment seat belt missing
Nearside Rear brake disc contaminated by oil (3.5.1h)
Offside Outer Front Lower Front suspension locking device missing (2.5.A.4)
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm locating pin retaining device missing (2.4.G.3b)
Nearside Rear Stop lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)
Oil leak
Nearside Rear Stop lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)
Oil leak
How Reliable is the Ford Escort?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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RGO 503V is a 1980 Ford Escort in Red with a 1,298cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.
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 RGO 503V, 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 RGO 503V registered?
RGO 503V is a 1980 Ford Escort, first registered on 30 June 1980.
Is RGO 503V safe to buy?
The MOT history for RGO 503V shows 18 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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