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MVO 762W

1981 Ford Escort

Blue Petrol 1298cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Nov 2026
Tests7 (7 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

36,839 mi
Last recorded36,839 miles
Recorded on8 Nov 2025
Typical for 1981 Ford Escort51,762 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMVO 762W
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year1981
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,298cc

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MOT History

7 pass
Pass 8 Nov 2025 36,839 miles

gearbox slightly damp of oil prop seal

movement in steering rack both sides

o/s/f wheel grabbing borderline

slight movement both rear anti-roll bar mounting bushes

Pass 2 Sep 2023 36,792 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2022 36,545 miles

Nearside Wheel bearing has slight play & offside front (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Jul 2015 36,301 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 28 May 2014 36,055 miles

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

nearside outer sill slight corrosion

Pass 19 Mar 2012 35,770 miles

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

rear steel brake pipes on axle slight corrosion

Pass 18 Mar 2011 35,227 miles

nearside h/light reflector slight detrioation

rear steel brake pipes on axle slight deterioation

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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MVO 762W is a 1981 Ford Escort in Blue with a 1,298cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 MVO 762W, 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 MVO 762W registered?

MVO 762W is a 1981 Ford Escort, first registered on 5 January 1981.

Is MVO 762W safe to buy?

The MOT history for MVO 762W shows 7 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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