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MVN 919W

1981 Ford Escort

White Petrol 1296cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Dec 2021
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

10,640 mi
Last recorded10,640 miles
Recorded on2 Dec 2020
Typical for 1981 Ford Escort51,762 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMVN 919W
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year1981
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,296cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 2 Dec 2020 10,640 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2018 5,927 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2017 56,046 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2016 5,451 miles

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 31 Jul 2015 5,295 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2014 5,128 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 10 Oct 2012 5,053 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2011 3,735 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2010 1,257 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2010 1,256 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Pass 24 Sep 2009 98,565 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2008 96,047 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2007 93,398 miles

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 21 Oct 2006 90,927 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2006 90,898 miles

Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 11 Oct 2005 88,501 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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MVN 919W is a 1981 Ford Escort in White with a 1,296cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 MVN 919W, 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 MVN 919W registered?

MVN 919W is a 1981 Ford Escort, first registered on 5 May 1981.

Is MVN 919W safe to buy?

The MOT history for MVN 919W shows 16 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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