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DMD 22V

1980 Ford Escort

Yellow Petrol 1993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Feb 2012
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

22,036 mi
Last recorded22,036 miles
Recorded on18 Feb 2011
Typical for 1980 Ford Escort52,814 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDMD 22V
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year1980
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,993cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Feb 2011 22,036 miles

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Pass 5 Jun 2009 20,000 miles
Pass 7 May 2008 17,872 miles
Fail 7 May 2008 17,872 miles

Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Front Headlamp not in good working order (not working) (1.2.4a)

Offside Front Headlamp not in good working order (not working) (1.2.4a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Fail 8 Dec 2007 28,632 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Fuel system component insecure (7.2.1)

Nearside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar locating pin locking device not properly locked (2.4.G.3b)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Tie bar/rod locating pin locking device not properly locked (2.4.G.3b)

Steering rack insecure (2.2.B.1a)

chassis is completely camoflarged with previous weldingwork and heavy selants applied / checked tested in as much the eyes can see and used the tool to tap /checked extreme wt weather condition day of test / wet underneath

Pass 11 Jul 2006 27,734 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2006 27,682 miles

Brake servo leaking (3.6.C.1c)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)

Nearside Front brake caliper securing device loose (3.5.1j)

Nearside Steering retaining device missing (2.2.C.1g)

Offside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)

Offside Front brake caliper securing device loose (3.5.1j)

Offside Rear Leaf spring to axle securing nut insecure (2.4.B.7b)

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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DMD 22V is a 1980 Ford Escort in Yellow with a 1,993cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 DMD 22V, 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 DMD 22V registered?

DMD 22V is a 1980 Ford Escort, first registered on 24 January 1980.

Is DMD 22V safe to buy?

The MOT history for DMD 22V shows 7 tests with a 57.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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