MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
21,988 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
dampness around nearside rear hub/ wheel area
Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)
Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
dampness around nearside rear hub/ wheel area
Oil leak
Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
Oil leak
Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Rear Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3)
Battery insecure
Oil leak
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)
Oil leak
slight float in steering rack ends
Oil leak
slight float in steering rack ends
Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)
Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
How Reliable is the Ford Escort?
Based on 4,961,191 MOT tests across 821,553 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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HRA 213V is a 1980 Ford Escort in Gold with a 1,298cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.
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 HRA 213V, 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 HRA 213V registered?
HRA 213V is a 1980 Ford Escort, first registered on 1 March 1980.
Is HRA 213V safe to buy?
The MOT history for HRA 213V shows 11 tests with a 63.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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