MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
25,519 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
general under body corrosion
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
previous welding repairs
Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)
Oil leak
Some binding of o/s/r brake
Some corrosion of n/s/f chassis
Some corrosion of o/s/r and n/s/f wheel arches
Some heavy surface corrosion to n/s/f floor
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
corrosion to offside rear wheel arch
general underbody surface corrosion
surface corrosion to both door shuts
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
corrosion to offside rear wheel arch
general underbody surface corrosion
surface corrosion to both door shuts
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Brake actuating linkage mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (3.3.A.2)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
surface corrosion of bonnet slam panel
surface corrosion to offside rear wheelarch and sill panel
under body surface corrosion
How Reliable is the Ford Escort?
Based on 4,961,191 MOT tests across 821,553 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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KJH 343W is a 1981 Ford Escort in Blue with a 1,295cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.
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 KJH 343W, 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 KJH 343W registered?
KJH 343W is a 1981 Ford Escort, first registered on 30 March 1981.
Is KJH 343W safe to buy?
The MOT history for KJH 343W shows 9 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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