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GHW 36X

1981 Ford Escort

Red Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jun 2007
Tests3 (1 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate33.3%

Mileage

8,978 mi
Last recorded8,978 miles
Recorded on23 Jun 2006
Typical for 1981 Ford Escort51,762 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGHW 36X
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year1981
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

1 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 Jun 2006 8,978 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2006 8,978 miles

Front passenger seat insecure (6.2.3)

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

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

both front inner wing panels corroded and holed at outer ends of front chassis outriggers

exhaust blow from manifold area

Fail 25 Jan 2006 8,894 miles

Nearside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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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GHW 36X is a 1981 Ford Escort in Red with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 33.3%.

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 GHW 36X, 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 GHW 36X registered?

GHW 36X is a 1981 Ford Escort, first registered on 1 August 1981.

Is GHW 36X safe to buy?

The MOT history for GHW 36X shows 3 tests with a 33.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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