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EMS 466V

1980 Ford Escort

White Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Nov 2020
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

Typical for 1980 Ford Escort52,814 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEMS 466V
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year1980
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 May 2019
Pass 5 Oct 2017 93,992 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2016 91,746 miles

Coolant leak ()

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak ()

Fail 30 Aug 2016 91,740 miles

Brake linkage has abnormal movement of levers indicating excessive wear (3.5.1f)

Nearside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Offside Front Steering component is not secure to the vehicle structure STEERING KNUCLE SLACK ONTO STEERING RACK (2.2.B.1a)

Offside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Steering system fouling CLUTCH CABLE (2.2.D.2a)

Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e)

Coolant leak ()

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak ()

Pass 24 Aug 2015 89,431 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2014 88,063 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Fail 9 Aug 2014 88,031 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Track rod end loose (2.2.B.1d) DANGEROUS

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Fail 21 Jul 2013 83,628 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar locating pin locking device not properly locked (2.4.G.3b)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar locating pin locking device not properly locked (2.4.G.3b)

Pass 21 Jul 2013 83,628 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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EMS 466V is a 1980 Ford Escort in White with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 EMS 466V, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of EMS 466V?

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What year was EMS 466V registered?

EMS 466V is a 1980 Ford Escort, first registered on 7 February 1980.

Is EMS 466V safe to buy?

The MOT history for EMS 466V shows 9 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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