MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
65,759 miAbove average mileage for this year
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Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))
Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))
Exhaust emits black smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))
Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))
Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
tyres fitterd are not for highway use
Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii))
Rear Tyre wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch over sized tyre fitted (5.2.3 (f))
Nearside Windscreen wiper missing new wiper arm and blade fitted (3.4 (a))
Offside Windscreen wiper missing new wiper arm and blade fitted (3.4 (a))
Rear Tyre wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch over sized tyre fitted (5.2.3 (f))
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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REA 865W is a 1980 Ford Escort in Red with a 1,993cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.
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 REA 865W, 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 REA 865W registered?
REA 865W is a 1980 Ford Escort, first registered on 26 November 1980.
Is REA 865W safe to buy?
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