MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
90,364 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar locating pin retaining device missing (2.4.G.3b)
Nearside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)
Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)
Nearside Rear Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)
Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar locating pin retaining device missing (2.4.G.3b)
Offside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
Offside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Front brake caliper securing device loose (3.5.1j)
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Suspension arm locating pin retaining device missing (2.4.G.3b)
Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)
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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KMT 715W is a 1981 Ford Escort in Blue with a 1,295cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.
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 KMT 715W, 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 KMT 715W registered?
KMT 715W is a 1981 Ford Escort, first registered on 12 February 1981.
Is KMT 715W safe to buy?
The MOT history for KMT 715W shows 3 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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