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APU 607X

1981 Ford Escort

Gold Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jun 2010
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

96,093 mi
Last recorded96,093 miles
Recorded on29 Jun 2009
Typical for 1981 Ford Escort51,762 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAPU 607X
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year1981
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 29 Jun 2009 96,093 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2009 96,093 miles

Nearside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside rear brake grabbing severely (3.7.A.5b)

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

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

Pass 18 Jun 2008 91,378 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2007 90,799 miles
Pass 4 May 2006 87,902 miles

Offside Inner Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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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APU 607X is a 1981 Ford Escort in Gold with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 APU 607X, 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 APU 607X registered?

APU 607X is a 1981 Ford Escort, first registered on 3 December 1981.

Is APU 607X safe to buy?

The MOT history for APU 607X shows 5 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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