MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
97,238 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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under side undersealed
Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Inner Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)
Nearside Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)
Offside Outer Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1b) DANGEROUS
Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS
Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Inner Vehicle structure has slight corrosion sill holed. (6.1.B.2)
Nearside Front tyre perished.
Offside Front Inner Vehicle structure has slight corrosion sill holed. (6.1.B.2)
Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
bulk head holed above exhaust.
How Reliable is the Ford Escort?
Based on 4,961,191 MOT tests across 821,553 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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MKW 180W is a 1981 Ford Escort in Beige with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.
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 MKW 180W, 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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What year was MKW 180W registered?
MKW 180W is a 1981 Ford Escort, first registered on 1 January 1981.
Is MKW 180W safe to buy?
The MOT history for MKW 180W shows 3 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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