MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
57,800 miAbove average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
SILLS AND UNDERSIDE OF CAR UNDERSEALED ALL APPEAR OK
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)
Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)
Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e)
Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)
Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
DRIVERS DOOR HINGE WORN DOOR HARD TO OPEN
INNER FRONT PANEL CORRODING WELDING POOR
OFFSIDE FRONT CHASSIS LEG CORRODING NOT YET HOLED RIGHT THROUGH
PLAY IN OFFSIDE RACK END
Rear Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)
UNDERSIDE OF CAR CORRODING IN MANY PLACES NOT YET HOLED
OS AND NEARSIDE OUTER SILLS AT REAR CORRODING NOT YET HOLED
SLIGHT PLAY OS STEERING RACK
How Reliable is the Ford Escort?
Based on 4,961,191 MOT tests across 821,553 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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XNF 980S is a 1978 Ford Escort in Yellow with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.
Across all 1978 Ford Escort models, the average MOT pass rate is 85.0% with a typical mileage of 49,614 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.
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 XNF 980S, 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 48 years old, this Ford Escort is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.
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How do I check the history of XNF 980S?
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What year was XNF 980S registered?
XNF 980S is a 1978 Ford Escort, first registered on 8 May 1978.
Is XNF 980S safe to buy?
The MOT history for XNF 980S shows 11 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
Does XNF 980S have outstanding finance?
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