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DKT 826W

1981 Ford Escort

White Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Apr 2027
Tests13 (13 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

8,380 mi
Last recorded8,380 miles
Recorded on27 Apr 2026
Typical for 1981 Ford Escort51,762 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDKT 826W
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year1981
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

13 pass
Pass 27 Apr 2026 8,380 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2024 8,351 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2023 8,316 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2022 8,301 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2021 8,249 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2020 8,220 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 2 Jul 2019 8,091 miles
Pass 9 May 2018 7,936 miles

Nearside Rear tyre has slight wear on outer edge

Pass 6 Apr 2017 7,655 miles

Nearside Rear tyre has slight wear on outer edge

Pass 22 Jul 2010 33,048 miles

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

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

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

Oil leak

n/s/f & o/s/f brake discs corroding

Pass 27 Jul 2009 26,452 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)

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

Pass 15 Jul 2008 20,241 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

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

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

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

Offside front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)

n/s/r tyre is starting to perish/crack

Pass 17 Jul 2007 15,224 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

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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DKT 826W is a 1981 Ford Escort in White with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 DKT 826W, 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 DKT 826W?

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What year was DKT 826W registered?

DKT 826W is a 1981 Ford Escort, first registered on 2 January 1981.

Is DKT 826W safe to buy?

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