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NHG 148X

1981 Ford Escort

Red Petrol 1117cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jan 2021
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

73,455 mi
Last recorded73,455 miles
Recorded on9 Jan 2020
Typical for 1981 Ford Escort51,762 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNHG 148X
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year1981
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,117cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Jan 2020 73,455 miles

vehicle structure completely undersealed

Pass 29 Oct 2018 72,966 miles

Front brake discs corroding

Fail 29 Oct 2018 72,966 miles

Front brake discs corroding

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 6 Jul 2011 82,734 miles

Nearside Inner Lower Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Inner Lower Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Fail 11 Mar 2011 82,717 miles

Direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

Nearside Outer Rear Lower Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Outer Rear Lower Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Pass 26 Mar 2010 80,603 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

corrosion noted to offside rear floor

fuel filler neck pipes splitting/perishing and tape noted to pipes

indicators flash at fast rate

Fail 19 Mar 2010 80,602 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Rear passenger seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.3)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

corrosion noted to offside rear floor

fuel filler neck pipes splitting/perishing and tape noted to pipes

indicators flash at fast rate

suspect inproper repair noted to nearside rear chassis in boot

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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NHG 148X is a 1981 Ford Escort in Red with a 1,117cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 NHG 148X, 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 NHG 148X registered?

NHG 148X is a 1981 Ford Escort, first registered on 1 December 1981.

Is NHG 148X safe to buy?

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