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YAS 591V

1980 Ford Escort

Gold Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jun 2011
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

97,672 mi
Last recorded97,672 miles
Recorded on26 Jun 2010
Typical for 1980 Ford Escort52,814 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYAS 591V
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year1980
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 Jun 2010 97,672 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Fail 18 Jun 2010 97,672 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Pass 15 Jun 2009 96,823 miles

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Pass 26 May 2008 94,644 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 26 Jan 2007 93,478 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Fail 12 Jan 2007 93,478 miles

Exhaust has a part missing (7.1.1a)

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 18 Jan 2006 92,929 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2006 92,929 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Nearside Front brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Front brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Parking brake lever is impeded in its travel (3.1.6c)

Nearside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

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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YAS 591V is a 1980 Ford Escort in Gold with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 YAS 591V, 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 YAS 591V registered?

YAS 591V is a 1980 Ford Escort, first registered on 30 June 1980.

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