MOT Status
ValidMileage
131 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Track rod end ball pin shank loose (2.2.B.1c)
Offside Rear Leaf spring has excessive wear in an anchor pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)
Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
Offside Track rod end ball pin shank loose (2.2.B.1c)
Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Nearside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in an anchor pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
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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WEJ 148V is a 1980 Ford Escort in Green with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.
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 performed better than the average for its year.
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 WEJ 148V, 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 WEJ 148V registered?
WEJ 148V is a 1980 Ford Escort, first registered on 1 February 1980.
Is WEJ 148V safe to buy?
The MOT history for WEJ 148V shows 17 tests with a 88.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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