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OFX 621W

1981 Ford Escort

Blue Petrol 1297cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Apr 2023
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

79,664 mi
Last recorded79,664 miles
Recorded on14 Apr 2022
Typical for 1981 Ford Escort51,762 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOFX 621W
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year1981
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,297cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 14 Apr 2022 79,664 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Feb 2021 70,632 miles

Brake effort 52%

Nearside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

No brake servo fitted

Fail 18 Dec 2020 70,532 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Coil spring mounting insecure (5.3.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Coil spring mounting damaged and seriously weakened Siezed (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Coil spring mounting insecure Siezed (5.3.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Front Coil spring mounting insecure (5.3.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Hydraulic brake calliper inadequately mounted (1.1.16 (c) (i))

Offside Front Upper Coil spring mounting damaged and seriously weakened Siezed (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Underside of vehicle heavily undersealed

Pass 26 Apr 2019 63,192 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

general unerbody corrosion

offside and nearside rear boot floor corrded

Fail 9 Apr 2019 63,094 miles

Brake pedal pivot has excessive wear or free play pedal box insecure (1.1.1 (b))

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced floor by chassis rusted through (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Leaf spring shackle pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer sill rusted through (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Leaf spring shackle pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength drop sill rusted through (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

offside/nearside rear chassis corroded

Pass 4 May 2018 61,049 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2017 59,856 miles

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

Vehicle presented with no rear seat.

Fail 24 Apr 2017 59,840 miles

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded at sill (5.2.6)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded at sill (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Vehicle presented with no rear seat.

Pass 14 Apr 2016 55,294 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded across rear axle (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front coil spring modified but not seriously weakened (2.4.A.2)

advise moving from to rear pipe away from exhaust at front

exhaust clamp damaged and bolt through floor touching f/pipe

Pass 10 Apr 2015 54,103 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2014 51,977 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2012 50,635 miles

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Offside Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

slight exhaust leak

travel on footbrake

Fail 6 Jun 2012 50,634 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Offside Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

travel on footbrake

Pass 15 Mar 2011 50,279 miles

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

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

Offside Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

general under body corrosion

Fail 1 Mar 2011 50,279 miles

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

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

Offside Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

general under body corrosion

Pass 31 Mar 2010 48,045 miles

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 23 Mar 2010 48,045 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust engine idle speed too high (7.3.A.2a)

Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Front registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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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OFX 621W is a 1981 Ford Escort in Blue with a 1,297cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 OFX 621W, 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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OFX 621W is a 1981 Ford Escort, first registered on 2 April 1981.

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