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OGW 693W

1981 Ford Escort

Blue Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Nov 2025
Tests5 (5 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

72,405 mi
Last recorded72,405 miles
Recorded on13 Nov 2024
Typical for 1981 Ford Escort51,762 mi

Above average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Ford
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOGW 693W
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year1981
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

5 pass
Pass 13 Nov 2024 72,405 miles
Pass 13 May 2022 72,397 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2010 72,380 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2009 72,267 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2007 72,244 miles

Offside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

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

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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OGW 693W is a 1981 Ford Escort in Blue with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 OGW 693W, 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 OGW 693W?

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What year was OGW 693W registered?

OGW 693W is a 1981 Ford Escort, first registered on 10 March 1981.

Is OGW 693W safe to buy?

The MOT history for OGW 693W shows 5 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does OGW 693W have outstanding finance?

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