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AWP 56W

1981 Ford Escort

Red Petrol 1298cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Dec 2019
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

98,079 mi
Last recorded98,079 miles
Recorded on8 Dec 2018
Typical for 1981 Ford Escort51,762 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAWP 56W
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year1981
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,298cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 Dec 2018 98,079 miles

Nearside Front Floor pan corroded but not holed

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Floor pan corroded but not holed

Offside Front Inner Wing up by windscreen corroded

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Dec 2017 96,313 miles

corrosion to floor pans heavy front

corrosion to inner wheel arches upper by bulkhead panel

corrosion to rear shackle areas

Fail 5 Dec 2017 96,258 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is deliberately modified which significantly reduces the original strength inner wheel arch (2.4.A.3)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

corrosion to floor pans heavy front

corrosion to inner wheel arches upper by bulkhead panel

corrosion to rear shackle areas

Fail 18 Aug 2017 96,281 miles

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

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

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

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

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

Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 18 Aug 2016 92,902 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2015 88,097 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2013 87,519 miles

nearside and offside front inner wings corroded

nearside and offside front sills corroded

rear anti-roll bar bushes have play

Pass 25 Jul 2012 87,140 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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AWP 56W is a 1981 Ford Escort in Red with a 1,298cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 AWP 56W, 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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AWP 56W is a 1981 Ford Escort, first registered on 1 January 1981.

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