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MTW 200T

1981 Ford Escort

White Petrol 2000cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Sep 2026
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

858 mi
Last recorded858 miles
Recorded on12 Sep 2025
Typical for 1981 Ford Escort51,762 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMTW 200T
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year1981
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,000cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 Sep 2025 858 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2024 810 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2019 568 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2018
Pass 11 Feb 2017
Pass 21 Jan 2016
Fail 21 Jan 2016

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Fail 7 Jan 2015

Vehicle Identification Number not permanently displayed (6.3.5.a)

Pass 7 Jan 2015
Pass 7 Feb 2014
Fail 31 Jan 2013

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Pass 31 Jan 2013

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 6 Oct 2012
Pass 9 Nov 2011
Pass 12 Nov 2010
Pass 14 Oct 2008

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Fail 14 Oct 2008

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 17 Oct 2007
Pass 5 Oct 2006

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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MTW 200T is a 1981 Ford Escort in White with a 2,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 MTW 200T, 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 MTW 200T registered?

MTW 200T is a 1981 Ford Escort, first registered on 15 January 1981.

Is MTW 200T safe to buy?

The MOT history for MTW 200T shows 19 tests with a 78.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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