MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
89,306 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Vehicle Details
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Chassis Number On Car Does Not Match DVLA Records
Handbrake Cable Catching Exhaust At Rear
Vehicle Has Had Extensive Welding Repairs But Has Since Been Painted Making It Difficult To Check
Front Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1)
Nearside Anti-roll bar locating pin locking device missing (2.4.G.3b)
Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Offside Anti-roll bar locating pin locking device missing (2.4.G.3b)
Offside Rear Leaf spring has excessive wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)
Offside Steering rack insecure (2.2.B.1a)
Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Brake master cylinder insecurely mounted (3.6.G.1a) DANGEROUS
Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1) DANGEROUS
car has had extensive welding and has since been covered and painted
chassis number does not match up with dvla records
handbrake cable catching exhaust at rear
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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CUY 439W is a 1981 Ford Escort in Red with a 1,599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.
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 CUY 439W, 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
How do I check the history of CUY 439W?
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What year was CUY 439W registered?
CUY 439W is a 1981 Ford Escort, first registered on 14 April 1981.
Is CUY 439W safe to buy?
The MOT history for CUY 439W shows 4 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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