MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
82,791 miSignificantly above average — investigate
Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.
Vehicle Details
All premium checks include
50+ data pointsMOT History
Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
rear g/box mount worn
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
drivers seat backrest is secure when back but does not release to cock forward
nearside rear wheel bearing early evidence of noise
temperature gauge not reading correctly
Fuel tank leaking (7.2.3)
Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
Nearside Rear Brake back plate(s) securing device excessively deteriorated (3.5.1j)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)
Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Rear Brake back plate(s) securing device excessively deteriorated (3.5.1j)
Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)
Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)
Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)
Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
bad oil leak but not affecting steering or braking components
both corners of rear inner wings at side of boot floor corroded and holed but not structural or in any prescribed area
front panel and cross member damaged and corroded but not holed or seriously weakened as far as testing means allow for inspection can establish
Fuel tank leaking (7.2.3)
Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
REAR SUSPENSION CORRODED
How Reliable is the Ford Escort?
Based on 4,961,191 MOT tests across 821,553 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
Don't risk it. Know before you buy.
Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.
NWA 872X is a 1981 Ford Escort in Yellow with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.
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 NWA 872X, 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
How do I check the history of NWA 872X?
You can check the full history of NWA 872X by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.
What year was NWA 872X registered?
NWA 872X is a 1981 Ford Escort, first registered on 1 August 1981.
Is NWA 872X safe to buy?
The MOT history for NWA 872X shows 10 tests with a 70% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
Does NWA 872X have outstanding finance?
Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on NWA 872X. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.
No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.