MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
57,956 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Electrical wiring damaged/contaminated
Engine/gearbox mounting(s) defective
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Upper Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Upper Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Offside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing
Oil leak
Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)
Suspension joint offside upper dust cover split/missing
car been standing lone time
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Engine/gearbox mounting(s) defective
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside Rear Upper Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Nearside inner track rod end joint cover split/missing
Offside Front Upper Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Oil leak
Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)
Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Engine/gearbox mounting(s) defective
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside Rear Upper Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Nearside inner track rod end joint cover split/missing
Offside Front Upper Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Oil leak
Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)
Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Electrical wiring damaged/contaminated
Fuel pipe/s corroded
Nail in offside rear tyre
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)
Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)
Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1a)
Oil leak
Offside Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
How Reliable is the Ford Escort?
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EJM 215V is a 1980 Ford Escort in Silver with a 1,599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.
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 EJM 215V, 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 EJM 215V registered?
EJM 215V is a 1980 Ford Escort, first registered on 7 February 1980.
Is EJM 215V safe to buy?
The MOT history for EJM 215V shows 13 tests with a 92.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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