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EWL 117V

1980 Ford Escort

Orange Petrol 1599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Mar 2017
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

66,860 mi
Last recorded66,860 miles
Recorded on7 Mar 2016
Typical for 1980 Ford Escort52,814 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEWL 117V
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year1980
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,599cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Mar 2016 66,860 miles

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

front anti roll bar corroding

nearside rear tyre cracking and detetiorating

rear diff oil seal leaking slightly

small exhaust blow from manifold

surface corrosion to both front inner wheel arches

surface corrosion to front lower subframe

Fail 7 Mar 2016 66,860 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

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

front anti roll bar corroding

nearside rear tyre cracking and detetiorating

rear diff oil seal leaking slightly

surface corrosion to both front inner wheel arches

surface corrosion to front lower subframe

Pass 29 Jan 2015 66,644 miles
Pass 10 May 2013 66,449 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2013 66,447 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Oil leak

Pass 11 Apr 2012 66,069 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2012 66,069 miles

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

Nearside Front Steering rack insecure (2.2.B.1a)

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Rear Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

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

Oil leak

corrosion to both front inner arches

front coil springs rusty

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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EWL 117V is a 1980 Ford Escort in Orange with a 1,599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 EWL 117V, 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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EWL 117V is a 1980 Ford Escort, first registered on 27 May 1980.

Is EWL 117V safe to buy?

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