MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
70,320 miAbove average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
corrosion starting in osf chassis rail.
corrosion starting in osr chassis rail
corrosion starting in osf chassis rail by front cross member mount
corrosion starting in os outer sill / wheel arch
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
corrosion starting in osr chassis rail
slight noise in nsr wheel bearing
corrosion starting in osr chassis rail
slight noise in nsr wheel bearing
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
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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YUY 228W is a 1980 Ford Escort in Red with a 1,993cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.8%.
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 YUY 228W, 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 YUY 228W registered?
YUY 228W is a 1980 Ford Escort, first registered on 1 August 1980.
Is YUY 228W safe to buy?
The MOT history for YUY 228W shows 16 tests with a 93.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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