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CAB 150W

1981 Ford Escort

Blue Petrol 1993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 May 2023
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

96,006 mi
Last recorded96,006 miles
Recorded on1 Jun 2022
Typical for 1981 Ford Escort51,762 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCAB 150W
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year1981
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,993cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 1 Jun 2022 96,006 miles
Pass 5 May 2021 95,434 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2019 92,058 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Apr 2018 89,133 miles
Pass 20 May 2015 88,560 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 29 May 2014 87,554 miles
Pass 2 May 2013 85,735 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2012 84,724 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2011 83,827 miles

NEARSIDE & OFFSIDE REAR HALFSHAFT OIL LEAK

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

Fail 18 Apr 2011 83,827 miles

Nearside Rear Brake back plate(s) securing device loose (3.5.1j)

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

Offside Rear Brake back plate(s) securing device loose (3.5.1j)

NEARSIDE & OFFSIDE REAR HALFSHAFT OIL LEAK

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

Pass 7 Apr 2009 82,133 miles

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

Pass 1 Apr 2008 81,321 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2007 81,296 miles

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

Steering rack deformed but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

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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CAB 150W is a 1981 Ford Escort in Blue with a 1,993cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 CAB 150W, 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 CAB 150W registered?

CAB 150W is a 1981 Ford Escort, first registered on 28 January 1981.

Is CAB 150W safe to buy?

The MOT history for CAB 150W shows 13 tests with a 92.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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