MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
88,599 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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n/s/f tyre scrubbing on edge
repairs carried out to underside of car and blacked over
Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside rear shock lower bush badly perished
Offside rear shock lower bush badly perished
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive nearside rear arch rear spring mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive offside front inner arch near upper spring mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive offside rear sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
all front suspension bushes perished
oil leak from engine area
Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))
Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))
Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside rear shock lower bush badly perished
Offside rear shock lower bush badly perished
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive nearside rear arch rear spring mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive offside front inner arch near upper spring mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive offside rear sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
all front suspension bushes perished
oil leak from engine area
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Front slight play in wheel bearing
Rear Exhaust silencer slightly loose (8.1.1 (b) (i))
washers poor
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
slight play in steering rack arms
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)
Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)
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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KMK 834W is a 1981 Ford Escort in Red with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.
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 KMK 834W, 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 KMK 834W registered?
KMK 834W is a 1981 Ford Escort, first registered on 15 January 1981.
Is KMK 834W safe to buy?
The MOT history for KMK 834W shows 21 tests with a 76.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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