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KON 870W

1981 Ford Escort

Black Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Apr 2027
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

82,401 mi
Last recorded82,401 miles
Recorded on17 Apr 2026
Typical for 1981 Ford Escort51,762 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKON 870W
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year1981
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Apr 2026 82,401 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2026 82,401 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt insecure (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 18 Apr 2025 81,851 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2025 81,851 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Apr 2024 81,204 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Slight leak at manifold. (6.1.2 (a))

Wheel bearing has slight play Both rear wheel bearings have light play. (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Apr 2023 80,691 miles

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Apr 2022 79,498 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2021 79,347 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2013 79,304 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2012 7,752 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2010 76,663 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 9 Sep 2010 76,663 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 2 Dec 2009 76,493 miles

front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Fail 30 Nov 2009 76,493 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Pass 25 Sep 2006 72,258 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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KON 870W is a 1981 Ford Escort in Black with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 KON 870W, 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 KON 870W registered?

KON 870W is a 1981 Ford Escort, first registered on 1 July 1981.

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The MOT history for KON 870W shows 15 tests with a 73.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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