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OOD 222W

1981 Ford Escort

Red Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jan 2019
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

75,136 mi
Last recorded75,136 miles
Recorded on16 Jan 2018
Typical for 1981 Ford Escort51,762 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOOD 222W
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year1981
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Jan 2018 75,136 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2016 74,839 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2015 74,508 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2013 74,484 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

nearside rear tyre cracking

Fail 17 Jul 2013 74,484 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

nearside rear tyre cracking

offside rear tyre cracked

Pass 14 Aug 2012 74,258 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

nearside front tyre worn outer edge cracked & splitting

offside rear tyre cracked

Pass 11 May 2011 73,264 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

nearside front tyre worn on outer edge

Fail 11 May 2011 73,264 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

nearside front tyre worn on outer edge

Pass 25 May 2010 72,975 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 24 May 2010 72,975 miles

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

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 22 May 2009 72,739 miles
Pass 12 May 2008 72,319 miles
Pass 23 May 2007 71,885 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2006 71,411 miles

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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OOD 222W is a 1981 Ford Escort in Red with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 OOD 222W, 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 OOD 222W registered?

OOD 222W is a 1981 Ford Escort, first registered on 26 March 1981.

Is OOD 222W safe to buy?

The MOT history for OOD 222W shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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