MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
6,026 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush both (5.3.2 (c))
Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))
Offside Front Shock absorbers damaged to the extent that it does not function (5.3.2 (b))
Rear fog lamp missing (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting insecure and impairing directional stability bolt loose (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush both (5.3.2 (c))
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 481W is a 1981 Ford Escort in Beige with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.
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 481W, 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 481W registered?
MKW 481W is a 1981 Ford Escort, first registered on 1 January 1981.
Is MKW 481W safe to buy?
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