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KMT 847W

1981 Ford Escort

Brown Petrol 1298cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Sep 2020
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

69,059 mi
Last recorded69,059 miles
Recorded on3 Sep 2019
Typical for 1981 Ford Escort51,762 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKMT 847W
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year1981
ColourBrown
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,298cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Sep 2019 69,059 miles

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 31 Aug 2018 65,591 miles

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 23 Aug 2017 62,037 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2016 58,338 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2016 58,323 miles

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

Pass 2 Sep 2015 55,162 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 31 Jul 2013 54,502 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2012 54,179 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2011 51,186 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2011 51,186 miles

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has excessive wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

Offside Rear Leaf spring has excessive wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 22 Jul 2010 50,048 miles

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

Offside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

Pass 31 Jul 2009 45,780 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2008 43,705 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2008 43,609 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Inner Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Pass 25 Jul 2007 41,306 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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KMT 847W is a 1981 Ford Escort in Brown with a 1,298cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 KMT 847W, 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 KMT 847W registered?

KMT 847W is a 1981 Ford Escort, first registered on 25 February 1981.

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