MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
62,575 miAbove average mileage for this year
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Nearside Outer Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
off-side front mcpherson strut corroded but not holed
slight play in rack and pinion
Offside Outer Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
slight play in rack and pinion
Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)
Nearside Suspension arm has excessive play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)
Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Offside Suspension arm has excessive play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
oil leak
How Reliable is the Ford Escort?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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OKN 397W is a 1981 Ford Escort in White with a 1,117cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.
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 OKN 397W, 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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What year was OKN 397W registered?
OKN 397W is a 1981 Ford Escort, first registered on 5 March 1981.
Is OKN 397W safe to buy?
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