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AGH 669W

1981 Ford Escort

Blue Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Mar 2008
Tests2 (2 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

71,870 mi
Last recorded71,870 miles
Recorded on13 Mar 2007
Typical for 1981 Ford Escort51,762 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAGH 669W
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year1981
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

2 pass
Pass 13 Mar 2007 71,870 miles

both rear wheel bearings have slight play †rear brake pipes starting to rust

Pass 11 Mar 2006 71,139 miles

child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

corrosion to front and rear floors

corrosion to inner and outer sills and wheelarches

front brake hoses perishing

nearside headlamp condensated - beam pattern not affected

oil leak

rear exhaust mount splitting - suggest replace

small blow from centre exhaust box

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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AGH 669W is a 1981 Ford Escort in Blue with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 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 AGH 669W, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was AGH 669W registered?

AGH 669W is a 1981 Ford Escort, first registered on 16 June 1981.

Is AGH 669W safe to buy?

The MOT history for AGH 669W shows 2 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does AGH 669W have outstanding finance?

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