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NWA 872X

1981 Ford Escort

Yellow Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Nov 2020
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

82,791 mi
Last recorded82,791 miles
Recorded on10 May 2019
Typical for 1981 Ford Escort51,762 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNWA 872X
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year1981
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 May 2019 82,791 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

rear g/box mount worn

Pass 24 Apr 2018 82,610 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2015 82,302 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2012 81,763 miles

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

Fail 7 Aug 2012 81,763 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 15 Mar 2010 81,593 miles

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

Pass 13 Feb 2009 80,990 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2008 80,982 miles

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

Pass 25 Oct 2005 78,985 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2005 78,985 miles

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.

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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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.

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NWA 872X is a 1981 Ford Escort, first registered on 1 August 1981.

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