MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
25,065 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Emissions not tested (7.0)
Fuel system component insecure (7.2.1)
Nearside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)
Nearside Front Coil spring not correctly located (2.4.C.2)
Nearside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)
Nearside Rear Coil spring not correctly located (2.4.C.2)
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)
Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)
Offside Front Coil spring not correctly located (2.4.C.2)
Offside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Rear Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)
Offside Rear Coil spring not correctly located (2.4.C.2)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)
Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)
Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Oil leaks from engine and gearbox.
Slight cut in nsf tyre, outer sidewall.
top cam belt cover missing.
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
corrosion to under side of car
nsr tyre distorted
play in ns sterring rack end
rear brake pipes rusty
sills corroded
Nearside Front Coil spring not correctly located (2.4.C.2)
Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (2.4.A.3)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
corrosion to under side of car
nsr tyre distorted
play in ns sterring rack end
rear brake pipes rusty
sills corroded
Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)
Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)
Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)
Horn not working (1.6.2a)
Nearside Outer Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Offside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)
Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)
Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)
Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)
Nearside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)
Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)
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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LYJ 507W is a 1981 Ford Escort in Bronze with a 1,296cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.
Across all 1981 Ford Escort models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.7% with a typical mileage of 51,762 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 LYJ 507W, 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 45 years old, this Ford Escort is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.
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What year was LYJ 507W registered?
LYJ 507W is a 1981 Ford Escort, first registered on 31 December 1981.
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