MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
39,274 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Battery box croaded
Front Torsion bar slightly deteriorated by corrosion (2.4.E.1b)
Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
OSF Suspension arm outer ball joint deteriated slightly
Passenger door bit sticky
Slight Engine oil leak
Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)
Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Front Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)
Battery box croaded
Front Torsion bar slightly deteriorated by corrosion (2.4.E.1b)
Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Nearside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)
OSF Suspension arm outer ball joint deteriated slightly
Offside Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)
Passenger door bit sticky
Slight Engine oil leak
Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)
Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
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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DHV 46V is a 1980 Ford Escort in Blue with a 1,298cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 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 DHV 46V, 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 DHV 46V registered?
DHV 46V is a 1980 Ford Escort, first registered on 17 June 1980.
Is DHV 46V safe to buy?
The MOT history for DHV 46V shows 7 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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