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BGO 298X

1981 Ford Escort

White Petrol 1296cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Aug 2023
Tests25 (18 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate72%

Mileage

77,155 mi
Last recorded77,155 miles
Recorded on24 Aug 2022
Typical for 1981 Ford Escort51,762 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBGO 298X
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year1981
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,296cc

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MOT History

18 pass 7 fail
Pass 24 Aug 2022 77,155 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2022 77,155 miles

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 16 Aug 2021 77,003 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Aug 2020 78,825 miles

Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced and rear general underside body corrosion (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 15 Aug 2019 76,637 miles

Central Front Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced and rear general underside corrosion (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 15 Aug 2019 76,637 miles

Central Front Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced and rear general underside corrosion (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 28 Aug 2018 76,231 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2017 75,809 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

both front inner wing panels corroding

Pass 12 Aug 2016 75,449 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear outer door sill corroding

Offside Front lower cross member corroding

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 25 Aug 2015 74,695 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 25 Aug 2015 74,695 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 1 Sep 2014 74,173 miles
Fail 27 Aug 2014 74,173 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 19 Aug 2013 73,628 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2012 73,126 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2011 72,353 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2011 72,353 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 17 Aug 2010 71,743 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2009 71,192 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2009 71,192 miles

Offside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Pass 20 Aug 2008 70,459 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2007 669,521 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 16 Aug 2007 669,521 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2006 68,707 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2005 66,543 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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BGO 298X is a 1981 Ford Escort in White with a 1,296cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72%.

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 BGO 298X, 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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BGO 298X is a 1981 Ford Escort, first registered on 12 August 1981.

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