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BDM 460W

1981 Ford Escort

Red Petrol 1296cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Dec 2022
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

83,702 mi
Last recorded83,702 miles
Recorded on21 Dec 2021
Typical for 1981 Ford Escort51,762 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBDM 460W
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year1981
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,296cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 21 Dec 2021 83,702 miles

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

Pass 13 Jan 2021 80,003 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2020 78,783 miles

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

Pass 22 Jan 2019 76,485 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2018 76,159 miles

all four tyres sidewalls cracking

Fail 4 Jan 2018 76,154 miles

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

Pass 4 Jan 2017 75,961 miles

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)

Pass 20 Jan 2016 75,880 miles

all four tyres starting to crack/perish 155/80r13

Pass 1 Apr 2015 75,025 miles

front tyres cracking

osr foot brake low effort

Fail 1 Apr 2015 75,025 miles

Fuel hose leaking (7.2.3)

front tyres cracking

osr foot brake low effort

Pass 2 Apr 2014 74,911 miles

nsr tyre low tread and cracking

osf tyre cracking

Fail 5 Apr 2013 74,894 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 5 Apr 2013 74,894 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2012 74,815 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2011 72,186 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2011 72,184 miles

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)

Pass 20 Apr 2007 72,140 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2006 71,499 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2006 71,486 miles

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.

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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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.

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