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CUY 439W

1981 Ford Escort

Red Petrol 1599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Aug 2012
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

89,306 mi
Last recorded89,306 miles
Recorded on23 Aug 2011
Typical for 1981 Ford Escort51,762 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCUY 439W
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year1981
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,599cc

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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 23 Aug 2011 89,306 miles
Pass 30 May 2008 46,503 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2007 47,787 miles

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

Fail 12 Jun 2007 47,783 miles

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.

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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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

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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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