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KHD 114W

1981 Ford Escort

Green Petrol 1993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Apr 2027
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

1,258 mi
Last recorded1,258 miles
Recorded on24 Apr 2026
Typical for 1981 Ford Escort51,762 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKHD 114W
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year1981
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,993cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 Apr 2026 1,258 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

Pass 8 Apr 2024 1,179 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive Gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Jun 2022 1,101 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2021 1,004 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2019 1,000 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2017 1 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2012 3,116 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Front Brake pedal excessively corroded (3.3.A.1a)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

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

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

corrosion o/s under bonnet welded underside

left rear chassis rusty

Pass 1 Jun 2011 2,971 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Fail 27 May 2011 2,971 miles

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

Nearside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Pass 20 Apr 2010 2,154 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2010 2,154 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 14 Feb 2007 2,102 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2006 1,713 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 27 Feb 2006 1,713 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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KHD 114W is a 1981 Ford Escort in Green with a 1,993cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 KHD 114W, 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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KHD 114W is a 1981 Ford Escort, first registered on 4 February 1981.

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