MOT Status
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85,083 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Lower Steering column universal joint insecure (2.1.3 (a) (i))
Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Nearside Rear Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
some under body corrosion
Brake clevis joint insecure nr lever (1.1.15 (c))
Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Front Suspension component attachment bracket/mounting likely to become detached track control arm nut loos (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Nearside Rear Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
some under body corrosion
Driver's seat is bolted to welded mounts and has no fore/aft adjuster fitted to be tested. Vehicle is prepared for rally use
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)
Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)
Driver's seat is bolted to welded mounts and has no fore/aft adjuster fitted to be tested. Vehicle is prepared for rally use
LSD fitted.
interior mirror missing,but n/s door mirror is functional
Offside Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)
Offside brake disc insecure (3.5.1i)
LSD fitted.
interior mirror missing,but n/s door mirror is functional
Nearside Front Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)
Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Advise n/s/f wheel bearing slight noise.
How Reliable is the Ford Escort?
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WEJ 648V is a 1980 Ford Escort in Red with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.
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 WEJ 648V, 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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WEJ 648V is a 1980 Ford Escort, first registered on 18 February 1980.
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