MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
39,288 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
corrosion bottom of drivers door
corrosion on o/s/f inner wing
Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
accident damage to n/s/r bodywork
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
accident damage to n/s/r bodywork
battery will not hold charge
corrosion bottom of drivers door
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
nearside and offside front wings not screwed to body at lower near doors
nearside rear quarter panel repair been taped over
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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DMD 484V is a 1980 Ford Escort in Black with a 1,993cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.
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 484V, 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 484V registered?
DMD 484V is a 1980 Ford Escort, first registered on 1 January 1980.
Is DMD 484V safe to buy?
The MOT history for DMD 484V shows 5 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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