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CNH 111X

1981 Ford Escort

Blue Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jun 2021
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

95,261 mi
Last recorded95,261 miles
Recorded on17 Jun 2020
Typical for 1981 Ford Escort51,762 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCNH 111X
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year1981
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 17 Jun 2020 95,261 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2018 92,254 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2017 91,475 miles

Oil leak ()

Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

Pass 16 Feb 2016 90,544 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front Inner Ball joint has slight play rack joint (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 10 Apr 2014 90,373 miles

All 4 tyres perishing.

Front anti-roll bar bushes deteriorated.

Front number plate deteriorated.

Light corrosion around battery tray.

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Rear exhaust clamp corroded

Fail 9 Apr 2014 90,371 miles

Offside Front Brake hose excessively damaged (3.6.B.4d)

All 4 tyres perishing.

Front anti-roll bar bushes deteriorated.

Front number plate deteriorated.

Light corrosion around battery tray.

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Rear exhaust clamp corroded

Pass 30 Apr 2010 89,840 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

rusty at rear end of n/s sill/arch

Pass 24 Apr 2009 86,540 miles

Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Oil leak

Pass 6 May 2008 81,048 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2007 72,692 miles

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Pass 28 Apr 2006 65,478 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

off side rear tyre perished

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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CNH 111X is a 1981 Ford Escort in Blue with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 CNH 111X, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was CNH 111X registered?

CNH 111X is a 1981 Ford Escort, first registered on 10 December 1981.

Is CNH 111X safe to buy?

The MOT history for CNH 111X shows 11 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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