MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
71,466 miAbove average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Lower Steering column flexible coupling is slightly deteriorated (2.2.2 (c))
Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Front Wheel bearing has slight play both (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive slight (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
slight play to nearside inner rack joint
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
bulkhead slightly corroded
nearside door step/sill area corroded
Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Nearside Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)
Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
How Reliable is the Ford Escort?
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XUO 285V is a 1980 Ford Escort in Orange with a 1,298cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.
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 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 XUO 285V, 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 XUO 285V registered?
XUO 285V is a 1980 Ford Escort, first registered on 1 July 1980.
Is XUO 285V safe to buy?
The MOT history for XUO 285V shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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