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LMC 588W

1981 Ford Escort

Blue Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Feb 2021
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

54,704 mi
Last recorded54,704 miles
Recorded on22 Jan 2020
Typical for 1981 Ford Escort51,762 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLMC 588W
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year1981
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 Jan 2020 54,704 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2019 54,443 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2018 54,071 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 25 Jan 2017 53,427 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2017 53,427 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 25 Jan 2016 52,856 miles

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

Pass 20 Jan 2015 52,820 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2014 52,546 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2013 52,194 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2012 51,802 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2011 51,360 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2010 51,001 miles

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

Pass 26 Jan 2009 50,466 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2008 49,972 miles

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 31 Jan 2008 49,972 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2007 49,757 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2006 49,707 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2006 49,703 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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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LMC 588W is a 1981 Ford Escort in Blue with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 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 LMC 588W, 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 LMC 588W registered?

LMC 588W is a 1981 Ford Escort, first registered on 5 May 1981.

Is LMC 588W safe to buy?

The MOT history for LMC 588W shows 18 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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