MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
83,702 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Nearside Front tyre close to limit
Offside Rear tyre sidewall perished
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
both front tyres sidewalls perished
Nearside Front tyre close to limit
Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Rear tyre sidewall splitting
slight play in both front rack ends
all four tyres sidewalls cracking
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded floor section (2.4.A.3)
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded floor to sill section (2.4.A.3)
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner wheel arch (2.4.A.3)
Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (5.2.6)
all four tyres sidewalls cracking
All tyres cracked/split in tread area and on sidewalls
Rear Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both (2.4.G.2)
all four tyres starting to crack/perish 155/80r13
front tyres cracking
osr foot brake low effort
Fuel hose leaking (7.2.3)
front tyres cracking
osr foot brake low effort
nsr tyre low tread and cracking
osf tyre cracking
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Horn not working (1.6.2a)
Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
Nearside Steering rack insecure (2.2.B.1a)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)
Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Offside Outer Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)
Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS
How Reliable is the Ford Escort?
Based on 4,961,191 MOT tests across 821,553 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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BDM 460W is a 1981 Ford Escort in Red with a 1,296cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.
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 BDM 460W, 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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What year was BDM 460W registered?
BDM 460W is a 1981 Ford Escort, first registered on 22 May 1981.
Is BDM 460W safe to buy?
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