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ATW 803X

1981 Ford Escort

Blue Petrol 1297cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jan 2018
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

52,097 mi
Last recorded52,097 miles
Recorded on5 Dec 2023
Typical for 1981 Ford Escort51,762 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationATW 803X
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year1981
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,297cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Fail 5 Dec 2023 52,097 miles

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Nearside Direction indicator not working Front and rear (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Drivers door glass cracked

Interior mirror missing

O/S sill corroded on top

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged Door (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Arch holed

Passenger door corroded

Under body corrosion

Windscreen wipers slow

Pass 11 Jan 2017 52,072 miles

Offside Front Outer c/v boot perished

Offside Front step sill corroding

Offside Rear tyre perished

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

body corroded

underside of van has had welding

underside under silled

Pass 23 Feb 2012 51,359 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2011 49,373 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2010 48,619 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2008 48,390 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2007 48,332 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2006 48,292 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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ATW 803X is a 1981 Ford Escort in Blue with a 1,297cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 ATW 803X, 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

How do I check the history of ATW 803X?

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What year was ATW 803X registered?

ATW 803X is a 1981 Ford Escort, first registered on 26 November 1981.

Is ATW 803X safe to buy?

The MOT history for ATW 803X shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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