MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
48,072 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Battery insecure
Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
n/s/front headlamp reflector starting to corrode
Battery insecure
Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
n/s/front headlamp reflector starting to corrode
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)
Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)
Nearside Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)
Offside Front Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)
Offside Front Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)
Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)
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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XSG 888W is a 1980 Ford Escort in Yellow with a 1,993cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.
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 XSG 888W, 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 XSG 888W registered?
XSG 888W is a 1980 Ford Escort, first registered on 1 August 1980.
Is XSG 888W safe to buy?
The MOT history for XSG 888W shows 6 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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