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OUX 665X

1981 Ford Escort

Red Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Jan 2027
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

32,196 mi
Last recorded32,196 miles
Recorded on7 Jan 2026
Typical for 1981 Ford Escort51,762 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOUX 665X
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year1981
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Jan 2026 32,196 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2026 32,196 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Oct 2022 31,573 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2021 30,333 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2019 28,907 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2019 28,907 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 11 Jul 2018 27,619 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2017 25,563 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2017 25,552 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

registration plate fitted to the front does not have black characters on a white background (6.3.2a)

registration plate fitted to the rear does not have black characters on a yellow background (6.3.2b)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 9 Jul 2016 24,569 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2015 23,526 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2014 22,387 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2013 26,225 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2012 24,759 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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OUX 665X 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 OUX 665X, 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 OUX 665X registered?

OUX 665X is a 1981 Ford Escort, first registered on 6 November 1981.

Is OUX 665X safe to buy?

The MOT history for OUX 665X 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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