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DBD 715X

1981 Ford Escort

Red Petrol 1117cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Oct 2020
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

60,777 mi
Last recorded60,777 miles
Recorded on22 Oct 2019
Typical for 1981 Ford Escort51,762 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDBD 715X
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year1981
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,117cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 22 Oct 2019 60,777 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal Both inner and outer sills and chassi (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 13 May 2019 60,770 miles

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Inner sill & floor (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Chassis (top of spring) (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Inner & outer sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside front wing & both rear wheel arches corroded

Pass 25 May 2018 59,948 miles

nearside front crossmember corroded

offside front floor corroded

offside front wing corroded and repaired with tape

offside rear inner and outer sill corroded

underbody heavely undersealed

Fail 9 May 2018 59,879 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Front FLOOR BADLY RUSTED OUTSIDE PRESCRIBED AREA

Offside Front WING RUSTY AND REPAIRED WITH TAPE

UNDERBODY RUSTY AND UNDER SEALED

Pass 17 May 2017 58,763 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Nearside rear wheel arch rusty

Offside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 16 May 2016 56,849 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c)

Offside Rear Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c)

Fail 12 May 2016 56,833 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

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

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c)

Offside Rear Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c)

Pass 18 May 2015 54,256 miles

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

exhaust loose at manifold

Fail 13 May 2015 54,190 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

exhaust loose at manifold

Pass 21 May 2014 51,660 miles

Oil leak

underbody and chassis heavily undersealed

Fail 21 May 2014 51,660 miles

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Oil leak

underbody and chassis heavily undersealed

Pass 29 May 2013 50,423 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 21 May 2012 50,275 miles

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Fail 11 May 2012 50,250 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 12 May 2011 49,819 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 28 Apr 2010 49,338 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Fail 4 Apr 2009 48,740 miles

Nearside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Radius arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Radius arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 4 Apr 2009 48,740 miles

Nearside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Radius arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Radius arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 14 Apr 2008 47,746 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2008 47,623 miles

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

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

Offside Outer Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

o/s and n/s front end of door sills corroded

Pass 10 Mar 2007 46,146 miles

Offside Outer Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Offside Outer Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 25 Mar 2006 44,872 miles

Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

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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DBD 715X is a 1981 Ford Escort in Red with a 1,117cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 DBD 715X, 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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DBD 715X is a 1981 Ford Escort, first registered on 10 December 1981.

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