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EOM 500V

1980 Ford Escort

Blue Petrol 1993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jun 2021
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

85,694 mi
Last recorded85,694 miles
Recorded on18 May 2020
Typical for 1980 Ford Escort52,814 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEOM 500V
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year1980
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,993cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 May 2020 85,694 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Jun 2019 85,615 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2018 85,501 miles

Offside Front Brake prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive strut top mounting (1.1.21 (e) (i))

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

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

Pass 3 Jun 2017 85,270 miles
Pass 28 May 2016 85,130 miles
Pass 29 May 2015 85,058 miles
Pass 28 May 2014 84,905 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2013 84,844 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2013 84,844 miles

Offside Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 25 May 2012 84,724 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2011 84,552 miles

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

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

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

Pass 4 May 2010 84,096 miles
Fail 4 May 2010 84,096 miles

Nearside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Pass 5 Mar 2009 83,843 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2007 83,622 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2007 83,622 miles

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 7 Oct 2006 83,316 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2005 82,852 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2005 82,852 miles

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

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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EOM 500V is a 1980 Ford Escort in Blue with a 1,993cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 EOM 500V, 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

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What year was EOM 500V registered?

EOM 500V is a 1980 Ford Escort, first registered on 23 April 1980.

Is EOM 500V safe to buy?

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