MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
25,755 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Battery insecure (1.9.1)
Emissions not tested (7.3.A.1)
Front registration plate missing (6.3.1a)
Horn not working (1.6.2a)
Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
Offside Rear Brake cable insecure (3.5.1d)
Rear registration plate missing (6.3.1a)
Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)
Front Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)
Front suspension has a suspension lower ball joint securing nut not locked (2.5.B.1a)
Horn not working (1.6.2a)
Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded wheel arch (2.4.A.3)
Offside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded wheel aech (2.4.A.3)
Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (5.2.6)
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working side light (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)
Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Rear Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)
Offside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)
Offside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)
Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)
Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Nearside Steering locking device missing (2.2.C.1g)
Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Steering locking device missing (2.2.C.1g)
Nearside Front Seat belt affected by an insecure seat fixing (5.2.1b)
Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
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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DTW 68X is a 1982 Ford Escort in Red with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.
Across all 1982 Ford Escort models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.0% with a typical mileage of 56,068 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 DTW 68X, 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 44 years old, this Ford Escort is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.
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What year was DTW 68X registered?
DTW 68X is a 1982 Ford Escort, first registered on 10 June 1982.
Is DTW 68X safe to buy?
The MOT history for DTW 68X shows 12 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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