MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
77,308 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Centre Front registration plate has a feature which changes the appearance or legibility of the characters (6.3.4c)
Front Anti-roll bar locating pin retaining device missing (2.4.G.3b)
Front coil spring modified but not seriously weakened (2.4.A.2)
Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar locating pin retaining device missing (2.4.G.3b)
Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Front coil spring modified but not seriously weakened (2.4.A.2)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
Front coil spring modified but not seriously weakened (2.4.A.2)
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
Offside Front coil spring modified but not seriously weakened (2.4.A.2)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
registration plate character(s) not correctly formed (6.3.4b)
Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)
Offside Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)
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EJO 135V is a 1980 Ford Escort in White with a 1,993cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.
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 EJO 135V, 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 EJO 135V registered?
EJO 135V is a 1980 Ford Escort, first registered on 18 April 1980.
Is EJO 135V safe to buy?
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