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105 DUF

1981 Ford Escort

Maroon Petrol 1298cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 May 2026
Tests27 (18 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

63,886 mi
Last recorded63,886 miles
Recorded on8 May 2025
Typical for 1981 Ford Escort51,762 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration105 DUF
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year1981
ColourMaroon
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,298cc

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MOT History

18 pass 9 fail
Pass 8 May 2025 63,886 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2024 62,980 miles
Pass 10 May 2023 62,227 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Offside Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Pass 7 Dec 2021 61,729 miles
Fail 7 Dec 2021 61,729 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting insecure (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Fail 19 Nov 2021 61,707 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

Steering column flexible coupling is excessively deteriorated (2.2.2 (c))

Pass 26 Nov 2020 61,456 miles
Pass 15 May 2019 60,715 miles
Pass 11 May 2018 60,287 miles
Pass 31 May 2017 59,896 miles
Pass 31 May 2016 59,314 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

steering column rubber linkage cracking slightly

Pass 9 May 2015 58,419 miles
Pass 9 May 2014 58,178 miles

all mot failure work carried out

Fail 12 Apr 2014 58,145 miles

Nearside Inner Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Fail 29 Mar 2014 58,130 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

registration plate fitted to the front does not have black characters on a white background (6.3.2a)

registration plate fitted to the rear does not have black characters on a yellow background (6.3.2b)

Pass 19 Mar 2013 57,071 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2013 57,071 miles

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 3 Mar 2012 56,308 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2012 56,238 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Steering component deformed but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

o/s rear hand brake slight binding

Pass 26 Jan 2011 55,604 miles

Offside outer sill at front corroded,but not in prescribed area. Both rear brakes binding slightrly,but not enough to register on tester.

Fail 13 Jan 2011 55,573 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Rear Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3)

Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside outer sill at front corroded,but not in prescribed area. Both rear brakes binding slightrly,but not enough to register on tester.

Pass 22 Dec 2009 54,725 miles
Fail 3 Dec 2009 54,679 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 6 Dec 2008 53,615 miles
Fail 29 Nov 2008 53,615 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Nearside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Body or chassis is damaged, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Body or chassis is damaged, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Pass 24 Nov 2007 52,388 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2006 51,243 miles

How Reliable is the Ford Escort?

Based on 4,961,191 MOT tests across 821,553 vehicles.

63.1%
Pass Rate
4,830
Miles/Year
38
Year Lifespan
821,553
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 465,333
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded 447,459
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 433,778
Brake pipe excessively corroded 419,450
constant velocity joint gaiter split 203,602
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105 DUF is a 1981 Ford Escort in Maroon with a 1,298cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 105 DUF, 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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105 DUF is a 1981 Ford Escort, first registered on 3 September 1981.

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