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YJC 11W

1980 Ford Escort

White Petrol 1993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Oct 2021
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

2,534 mi
Last recorded2,534 miles
Recorded on26 Oct 2020
Typical for 1980 Ford Escort52,814 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYJC 11W
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year1980
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,993cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 26 Oct 2020 2,534 miles

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive diff slight (8.4.1 (a) (i))

under car sprayed with protective paint covering components

Pass 8 Oct 2019 2,482 miles

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both front ()

Pass 25 Oct 2018 2,424 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play and nearside (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside strut top bearing slight roughness

Pass 19 Oct 2017 2,378 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2016 2,334 miles

Front wheel bearing has slight play nearside and offside (2.5.A.3c)

rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively nearside and offside (3.7.B.3)

slight corrosion on nearside and offside rear sills

Pass 13 Oct 2015 2,281 miles

Front wheel bearing has slight play nearside and offside (2.5.A.3c)

offside of boot floor

Pass 27 Oct 2014 2,236 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2014 2,236 miles

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

Offside Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 25 Oct 2013 2,017 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2012 1,940 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2012 1,889 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Oct 2011 1,802 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2011 1,801 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

offside front top mount worn

Pass 28 Oct 2010 703 miles

Nearside Front Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

Nearside Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

nearside and offside panels behind front wheels corroded but not within prescribed area

Fail 26 Oct 2010 674 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

Nearside Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

nearside and offside panels behind front wheels corroded but not within prescribed area

Pass 30 Oct 2009 153 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2009 151 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 14 Oct 2008 99,703 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2007 98,827 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2006 90,113 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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YJC 11W is a 1980 Ford Escort in White with a 1,993cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 YJC 11W, 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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YJC 11W is a 1980 Ford Escort, first registered on 23 September 1980.

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