MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
311 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Fuel hose insecure (7.2.1)
Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has an inadequate repair which adversely affects braking or steering inner under car sill (6.1.A.1)
Nearside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings centre (6.1.B.2)
Offside Front Brake pipe inadequately supported and slightly damaged (3.6.B.1)
Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering inner under sill (6.1.A.1)
Rear Rear fog lamp obviously incorrectly positioned wrong side (1.3.2a)
Offside Rear Brake hose slightly damaged (3.6.B.4d)
under car been under sealed .presented with front carpets loose.
Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
welding repairs to offside and nearside floors sills and wheel arches
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)
Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (2.4.A.3)
Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
welding repairs to offside and nearside floors sills and wheel arches
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)
Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
How Reliable is the Ford Escort?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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EML 316V is a 1980 Ford Escort in Grey with a 1,298cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.
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 EML 316V, 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 EML 316V registered?
EML 316V is a 1980 Ford Escort, first registered on 18 February 1980.
Is EML 316V safe to buy?
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