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KJH 343W

1981 Ford Escort

Blue Petrol 1295cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Oct 2021
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

25,519 mi
Last recorded25,519 miles
Recorded on28 Sep 2020
Typical for 1981 Ford Escort51,762 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKJH 343W
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year1981
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,295cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 28 Sep 2020 25,519 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2019 24,693 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2018 16,853 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2017 16,235 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

general under body corrosion

Pass 18 Dec 2009 15,740 miles

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

Pass 11 Dec 2008 14,653 miles

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)

Pass 19 Dec 2007 14,204 miles

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

Fail 11 Dec 2007 14,182 miles

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

Pass 13 Dec 2006 13,551 miles

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.

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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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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was KJH 343W registered?

KJH 343W is a 1981 Ford Escort, first registered on 30 March 1981.

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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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