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OJA 50W

1981 Ford Escort

Blue Petrol 1298cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Apr 2011
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

80,596 mi
Last recorded80,596 miles
Recorded on13 Apr 2010
Typical for 1981 Ford Escort51,762 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOJA 50W
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year1981
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,298cc

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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Pass 13 Apr 2010 80,596 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2008 80,526 miles

advise areas of advanced corrosion throughout vehicle!

advise front tyres perished!

advised by customer the repaired areas have been welded to a good standard. unable to inspect covered in under seal!

Fail 11 Dec 2008 80,525 miles

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

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

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

advise areas of advanced corrosion throughout vehicle!

advise front tyres perished!

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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OJA 50W is a 1981 Ford Escort in Blue with a 1,298cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 OJA 50W, 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 OJA 50W registered?

OJA 50W is a 1981 Ford Escort, first registered on 6 March 1981.

Is OJA 50W safe to buy?

The MOT history for OJA 50W shows 3 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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