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IIA 7607

1981 Ford Escort

Blue Petrol 2000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Aug 2014
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

41,594 mi
Last recorded41,594 miles
Recorded on27 Jun 2016
Typical for 1981 Ford Escort51,762 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationIIA 7607
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year1981
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,000cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Fail 27 Jun 2016 41,594 miles

Centre Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

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

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 3 Aug 2013 41,562 miles

corrosion to underside of vehicle including previous repairs

evidence that offside rear tyre has been fouling vehicle body

several repairs to vehicle body covered by filler and underseal

Fail 27 Jul 2013 41,560 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

corrosion to underside of vehicle including previous repairs

evidence that offside rear tyre has been fouling vehicle body

several repairs to vehicle body covered by filler and underseal

Pass 27 Jul 2012 41,453 miles

surface corrosion on outer sills and floor offside rear tyre close to rear wheel arch

Pass 27 Jul 2011 41,312 miles

(1)Corrosion to most of chassis and underbody. (2)Several oil and water leaks from engine.

Fail 27 Jul 2011 41,312 miles

(1)Corrosion to most of chassis and underbody. (2)Several oil and water leaks from engine.

registration plate fitted to the front does not have black characters on a white background (6.3.2a)

registration plate fitted to the rear does not have black characters on a yellow background (6.3.2b)

Pass 28 Jun 2010 41,116 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2010 41,113 miles

Offside Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (2.4.A.3)

Pass 1 Jun 2009 41,008 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2009 41,008 miles

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

Pass 17 May 2008 40,874 miles
Pass 12 May 2007 40,573 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2006 40,127 miles

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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IIA 7607 is a 1981 Ford Escort in Blue with a 2,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 IIA 7607, 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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What year was IIA 7607 registered?

IIA 7607 is a 1981 Ford Escort, first registered on 1 June 1981.

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