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OKP 323W

1981 Ford Escort

Red Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Nov 2022
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

6,959 mi
Last recorded6,959 miles
Recorded on6 Nov 2021
Typical for 1981 Ford Escort51,762 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOKP 323W
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year1981
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 6 Nov 2021 6,959 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2019 6,759 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2018 6,605 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2017 6,553 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2017 6,553 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 23 Jul 2016 6,410 miles

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

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

Pass 31 Jul 2015 6,164 miles
Pass 13 May 2014 5,949 miles

nearside front strut top slightly stiff

Fail 8 May 2014 5,935 miles

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

nearside front strut top slightly stiff

Pass 29 Aug 2011 5,737 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2010 5,250 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2009 4,547 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2009 4,535 miles

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

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

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

Nearside front inner sill and floor holed.

Offside front inner sill and floor holed.

Pass 26 Apr 2006
Fail 26 Apr 2006

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Fail 26 Apr 2006

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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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OKP 323W is a 1981 Ford Escort in Red with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 OKP 323W, 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 OKP 323W registered?

OKP 323W is a 1981 Ford Escort, first registered on 5 March 1981.

Is OKP 323W safe to buy?

The MOT history for OKP 323W shows 16 tests with a 68.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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