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LMF 318W

1981 Ford Escort

Blue Petrol 1297cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Feb 2009
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

43,180 mi
Last recorded43,180 miles
Recorded on18 Feb 2008
Typical for 1981 Ford Escort51,762 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLMF 318W
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year1981
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,297cc

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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 18 Feb 2008 43,180 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 26 Feb 2007 42,933 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2007 42,930 miles

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

Nearside Front Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Radius arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has an inadequate repair, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Pass 20 Feb 2006 42,637 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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LMF 318W is a 1981 Ford Escort in Blue with a 1,297cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 LMF 318W, 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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How do I check the history of LMF 318W?

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What year was LMF 318W registered?

LMF 318W is a 1981 Ford Escort, first registered on 25 March 1981.

Is LMF 318W safe to buy?

The MOT history for LMF 318W shows 4 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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