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AGJ 909W

1981 Ford Escort

Red Petrol 1295cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Sep 2009
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

72,019 mi
Last recorded72,019 miles
Recorded on21 Aug 2008
Typical for 1981 Ford Escort51,762 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAGJ 909W
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year1981
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,295cc

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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 Aug 2008 72,019 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2008 72,018 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Front Brake lining(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

battery tray rotted

extensive welding carried out underside

front number plate tatty

n/s outer floor to sill corroded

o/s/r tyre wall perished

Pass 22 Aug 2007 69,758 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2007 69,756 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

extensive welding carried out and undersealed

front panel corroded

o/s/f seat belt tatty

outer floors corroded

Pass 18 Sep 2006 67,154 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2006 67,152 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

general underbody condition is corroded

o/s/f floor corroded

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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AGJ 909W is a 1981 Ford Escort in Red with a 1,295cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 AGJ 909W, 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 AGJ 909W registered?

AGJ 909W is a 1981 Ford Escort, first registered on 23 June 1981.

Is AGJ 909W safe to buy?

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