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PDA 153X

1981 Ford Escort

Orange Petrol 1271cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 May 2017
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

64,500 mi
Last recorded64,500 miles
Recorded on31 May 2016
Typical for 1981 Ford Escort51,762 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPDA 153X
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year1981
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,271cc

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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Pass 31 May 2016 64,500 miles
Fail 31 May 2016 64,500 miles

Offside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Pass 27 Mar 2015 18,592 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2015 18,586 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

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

Offside Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 17 Oct 2013 2,798 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2013 2,790 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

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

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is damaged, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.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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PDA 153X is a 1981 Ford Escort in Orange with a 1,271cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 PDA 153X, 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 PDA 153X registered?

PDA 153X is a 1981 Ford Escort, first registered on 31 December 1981.

Is PDA 153X safe to buy?

The MOT history for PDA 153X shows 6 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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