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DMR 218V

1980 Ford Escort

Bronze Petrol 1298cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Nov 2020
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

46,813 mi
Last recorded46,813 miles
Recorded on22 May 2019
Typical for 1980 Ford Escort52,814 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDMR 218V
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year1980
ColourBronze
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,298cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 May 2019 46,813 miles
Pass 3 May 2018 46,675 miles

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 9 Mar 2017 46,479 miles

Slight free play in nearside front steering rack (drumstick)

Fail 8 Nov 2016 46,457 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside front brake binding slightly.

Pass 7 Oct 2015 46,366 miles

NEARSIDE & OFFSIDE REAR TYRES HAVE PERISHED SIDEWALLS.

NEARSIDE REAR BRAKE IS BINDING SLIGHTLY.

SLIGHT PLAY IN NEARSIDE INNER STEERING RACK JOINT.

Pass 3 Oct 2014 45,991 miles

Exhaust front section leaking at the clamp joint.

Nearside & Offside rear tyres are perished on the outer sidewalls.

Pass 24 Sep 2013 45,512 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2013 45,512 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 6 Oct 2010 45,508 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2010 45,508 miles

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

Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Pass 30 Jul 2009 44,442 miles

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

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

Fail 5 Aug 2008

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 5 Aug 2008 43,141 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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DMR 218V is a 1980 Ford Escort in Bronze with a 1,298cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 DMR 218V, 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 DMR 218V registered?

DMR 218V is a 1980 Ford Escort, first registered on 20 May 1980.

Is DMR 218V safe to buy?

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