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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 ()
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 ()
Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)
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)
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)
How Reliable is the Ford Escort?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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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.
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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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