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EOL 158V

1980 Ford Escort

Beige Petrol 1298cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Sep 2019
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

86,994 mi
Last recorded86,994 miles
Recorded on24 Aug 2019
Typical for 1980 Ford Escort52,814 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEOL 158V
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year1980
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,298cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Fail 24 Aug 2019 86,994 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded long metal brake pipe across rear axle (1.1.11 (c))

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Steering rack has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) n/s and o/s excess play (2.3 (a) (i))

Steering system excessively rough tight (2.1.1 (a))

Brake pad(s) incorrectly mounted front brake pad pins insecure (1.1.13 (c)) DANGEROUS

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material short metal brake pipe across rear axle (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive gear box and rear axle (8.4.1 (a) (i))

some corrosion to o/s front floor not within a prescribed area

Pass 11 Sep 2018 86,575 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2016 86,368 miles

No rear seats fitted at time of test

Pass 22 Apr 2015 85,902 miles

no rear seats fitted at time of test

o/s/f floor corroded

Fail 15 Apr 2015 85,894 miles

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

no rear seats fitted at time of test

o/s/f floor corroded

Pass 24 Apr 2014 85,087 miles

o/s/f floor corroded

Fail 4 Apr 2014 85,082 miles

Fuel pipe insecure (7.2.1)

Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid (3.6.A.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

o/s/f floor corroded

Pass 17 Jan 2013 84,160 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2011 82,721 miles

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated anchor pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated anchor pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

boyh wipers starting to smear

Fail 23 Nov 2011 82,721 miles

Front registration plate margin less than the minimum requirement (6.3.4g)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated anchor pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated anchor pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

boyh wipers starting to smear

Pass 7 Oct 2010 80,067 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

corrosion o/s/f floor

wipers starting to smear

Pass 12 Oct 2009 76,850 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Oil leak

Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Welding done on inner sills and floor under sealed

Pass 13 Sep 2008 73,195 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 6 Oct 2007 73,133 miles

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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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EOL 158V is a 1980 Ford Escort in Beige with a 1,298cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 EOL 158V, 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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EOL 158V is a 1980 Ford Escort, first registered on 3 April 1980.

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