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LAF 336X

1981 Ford Escort

Orange Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Dec 2015
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

Typical for 1981 Ford Escort51,762 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLAF 336X
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year1981
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 20 Dec 2014
Pass 1 Aug 2013 56,344 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2013 56,344 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Fail 15 Mar 2010 71,349 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

long handbrake travel

oil leak to engine from rocker cover area

rear number plate starting to de-laminate

slight play to both inner steering rack joints

Pass 15 Mar 2010 71,349 miles

long handbrake travel

oil leak to engine from rocker cover area

rear number plate starting to de-laminate

slight play to both inner steering rack joints

Pass 18 Mar 2009 71,231 miles

long handbrake travel

oil leak to engine

slight play in nearside rear top shock mount

slight play in offside inner steering rack joint

Pass 18 Mar 2008 71,012 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2008 71,008 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Front Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Pass 14 Mar 2007 70,758 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2007 70,758 miles

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

Oil leak from oil pressure switch

Pass 17 Mar 2006 70,535 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2006 70,535 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Vehicle underside requires undersealing!

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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LAF 336X is a 1981 Ford Escort in Orange with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 LAF 336X, 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 LAF 336X registered?

LAF 336X is a 1981 Ford Escort, first registered on 1 August 1981.

Is LAF 336X safe to buy?

The MOT history for LAF 336X shows 12 tests with a 58.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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