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JRD 454W

1981 Ford Escort

Grey Petrol 1295cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Apr 2022
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

57,604 mi
Last recorded57,604 miles
Recorded on10 Apr 2021
Typical for 1981 Ford Escort51,762 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJRD 454W
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year1981
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,295cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 10 Apr 2021 57,604 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2017 56,888 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to back in a few places (3.6.B.2c)

both front wings are corroded on the inside

both rear shock absorber casings corroded

rear anti roll bar bushes are worn

rear anti roll bar is corroded

Pass 1 Apr 2016 55,555 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2015 50,936 miles
Fail 19 May 2014 50,925 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front bumper insecure

Front engine mounting deteriorated, but not resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Gearbox mounting defective

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

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

Oil leak

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

passenger front Door Heavily Corroded

Pass 28 May 2013 47,031 miles

Oil leak

Fail 24 Apr 2013 47,031 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Outer Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Outer Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Oil leak

Steering Rack has slight play

Pass 13 Mar 2012 41,724 miles

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

Fail 13 Mar 2012 41,724 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Feb 2011 316,768 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

corrosion to underside of vehicle/chassis, outer sills and inner rear wheel arches.

oil leaks from engine and gearbox.

sligh tplay in both rear anti tramp bar bushes.

slight play in rear leaf spring bushes.

Pass 19 Feb 2010 27,964 miles

Battery insecure

Pass 29 Oct 2008 27,944 miles

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

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

Fail 28 Oct 2008 27,944 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 14 Sep 2007 27,886 miles

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

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

Fail 12 Sep 2007 27,886 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Steering locking device missing (2.2.C.1g)

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

Pass 5 Sep 2006 27,636 miles

o/s/r outer sill showing corrosion

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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JRD 454W is a 1981 Ford Escort in Grey with a 1,295cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 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 JRD 454W, 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 JRD 454W registered?

JRD 454W is a 1981 Ford Escort, first registered on 1 May 1981.

Is JRD 454W safe to buy?

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