CarVerify

Free Car Check

EBX 428W

1981 Ford Escort

Orange Petrol 1597cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Mar 2019
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

65,077 mi
Last recorded65,077 miles
Recorded on14 Mar 2018
Typical for 1981 Ford Escort51,762 mi

Above average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Ford
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationEBX 428W
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year1981
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 14 Mar 2018 65,077 miles

Body has slight corrosion floor section (6.1.B.2)

Front Body has slight corrosion both sides- chassis rails (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion wheel arch (6.1.B.2)

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 5 Apr 2016 65,025 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion behind road wheel (6.1.B.2)

Pass 20 Aug 2015 65,022 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing slighly rought

Offside Rear wheel bearing slightly rought

Pass 16 Aug 2014 63,219 miles

Built as a Rally Car with MSA Historic Rally Vehicle Identity Papers.

Extensive underbody shields and guards fitted obscuring some components

Pass 24 Aug 2013 62,565 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

built as a rally car

Fail 19 Aug 2013 62,565 miles

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

built as a rally car

Pass 4 Aug 2012 60,963 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2012 60,962 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Outer Front Lower Seat belt insecurely fixed to the vehicles structure (5.2.1a)

Nearside Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Pass 23 Feb 2009 60,909 miles

Nearside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 6 Nov 2007 60,072 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 2 Sep 2006 59,985 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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
Full Ford Escort reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

EBX 428W is a 1981 Ford Escort in Orange with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 EBX 428W, 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 EBX 428W?

You can check the full history of EBX 428W by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was EBX 428W registered?

EBX 428W is a 1981 Ford Escort, first registered on 20 January 1981.

Is EBX 428W safe to buy?

The MOT history for EBX 428W shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does EBX 428W have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on EBX 428W. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.