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NHL 24X

1981 Ford Escort

Silver Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Apr 2027
Tests23 (21 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate91.3%

Mileage

32,435 mi
Last recorded32,435 miles
Recorded on8 Apr 2026
Typical for 1981 Ford Escort51,762 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNHL 24X
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year1981
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

21 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 Apr 2026 32,435 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2025 32,390 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2024 33,290 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2023 32,091 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2022 32,047 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2021 31,518 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2019 31,518 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2018 31,366 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2017 31,137 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2016 30,706 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2016 30,167 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2016 30,167 miles

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 1 Aug 2015 29,447 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2014 29,436 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2013 28,436 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2012 25,976 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2011 25,813 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 23 Feb 2010 25,723 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2009 25,689 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

advise slight play in steering rack

Pass 14 Feb 2008 25,328 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Spare tyre defective

Pass 22 Feb 2007 25,236 miles

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 16 Feb 2006 24,998 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 16 Feb 2006 24,998 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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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NHL 24X is a 1981 Ford Escort in Silver with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.3%.

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 NHL 24X, 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 NHL 24X registered?

NHL 24X is a 1981 Ford Escort, first registered on 4 September 1981.

Is NHL 24X safe to buy?

The MOT history for NHL 24X shows 23 tests with a 91.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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