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RLE 37W

1980 Ford Escort

Yellow Petrol 2000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 May 2024
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

67,111 mi
Last recorded67,111 miles
Recorded on27 May 2023
Typical for 1980 Ford Escort52,814 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRLE 37W
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year1980
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,000cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 May 2023 67,111 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 27 May 2023 67,111 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe likely to become detached or damaged (1.1.11 (d) (ii))

Pass 28 Jul 2017 66,642 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2017 66,642 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings inner wing (6.1.B.2) DANGEROUS

Nearside Stop lamp excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d) DANGEROUS

Fail 5 May 2012 66,637 miles

Front registration plate background overprinted or shadowed with text (6.3.1e)

Nearside Front An item not tested (Manual)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear registration plate background overprinted or shadowed with text (6.3.1e)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

front brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1) DANGEROUS

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3) DANGEROUS

Advance corrosion to underneath vehicle and chassis legs

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Non standard interior fitted

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Oil leak

Rear axle has additional braces fitted

Pass 23 Aug 2007 66,135 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Non-standard suspension, wheels, exhaust, etc

Fail 23 Aug 2007 66,135 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Non-standard suspension, wheels, exhaust, etc

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 24 Aug 2006 63,159 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2006 62,947 miles

How Reliable is the Ford Escort?

Based on 4,961,191 MOT tests across 821,553 vehicles.

63.1%
Pass Rate
4,830
Miles/Year
38
Year Lifespan
821,553
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 465,333
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded 447,459
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 433,778
Brake pipe excessively corroded 419,450
constant velocity joint gaiter split 203,602
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RLE 37W is a 1980 Ford Escort in Yellow with a 2,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 RLE 37W, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was RLE 37W registered?

RLE 37W is a 1980 Ford Escort, first registered on 11 December 1980.

Is RLE 37W safe to buy?

The MOT history for RLE 37W shows 9 tests with a 55.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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