MOT Status
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73,393 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Front Upper Fuel hose chafing (6.1.3 (c) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Central Front Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Oil leak, but not excessive diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Fluid leak, but not excessive diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Front Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))
Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))
Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
Stop lamp(s) remains on when the brakes are released (4.3.2 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS
Front Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))
Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases left silencer (6.1.2 (a))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))
Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Offside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)
advise underbody corroding o/s
Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Front Sub-frame cracked (2.4.G.1)
Front Sub-frame modified and seriously weakened (2.4.A.2)
Front registration plate obscured (6.3.1d)
Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
engine coolant temp gauge runs in red
slight play in propshaft rear u/j
steering column fouling engine(causing slightly tight steering)
Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
slight play in rear prop univesal joint
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
body corrosion
front windows tinted
play in both rear wheels
Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)
Nearside Front position lamp(s) missing (1.1.A.3a)
Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Front Brake pipe kinked (3.6.B.2b)
Offside Front position lamp(s) missing (1.1.A.3a)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)
Steering column top bearing excessively worn (2.1.2c)
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
body corrosion
front windows tinted
play in both rear wheels
Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
corrosion to front body underside
How Reliable is the Ford Anglia?
Based on 17,256 MOT tests across 2,716 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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ESV 229 is a 1984 Ford Anglia in Orange with a 3,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.
Across all 1984 Ford Anglia models, the average MOT pass rate is 80.6% with a typical mileage of 52,128 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.
The most common reason a Ford Anglia fails its MOT is suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded, accounting for 524 recorded failures. If you're considering buying ESV 229, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.
The Ford Anglia typically stays on UK roads for around 73 years. At 42 years old, this Ford Anglia is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.
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What year was ESV 229 registered?
ESV 229 is a 1984 Ford Anglia, first registered on 26 September 1984.
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