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PEL 105W

1981 Ford Escort

White Petrol 1296cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Mar 2015
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

62,079 mi
Last recorded62,079 miles
Recorded on24 Mar 2014
Typical for 1981 Ford Escort51,762 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPEL 105W
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year1981
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,296cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 24 Mar 2014 62,079 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

carry out decelerometer brake test exhaust very low

discs rusty

exhaust noisey

g box end plate has been rubbing on anti roll bar

hazard light switch cover missing

not standard front seat belts

nsf tyre wearing outer edge

rear seats and seat belts missing

rear stabiliser bar bushes cracking os and ns

recc new wheel nuts to suit wheels with wider washers

wiper parks in centre

Fail 17 Mar 2014 62,079 miles

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

carry out decelerometer brake test exhaust very low

discs rusty

exhaust noisey

g box end plate has been rubbing on anti roll bar

hazard light switch cover missing

not standard front seat belts

nsf tyre wearing outer edge

rear seats and seat belts missing

rear stabiliser bar bushes cracking os and ns

wiper parks in centre

Pass 21 Nov 2012 60,230 miles

slight blow on ex pipe to first silencer

Fail 19 Nov 2012 60,229 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

slight blow on ex pipe to first silencer

Pass 21 Sep 2010 55,799 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2009 50,391 miles

fuel pipe loose in mounting in front of tank

Pass 6 Oct 2008 85,902 miles

unable to inspect outer sills - plastic trims fitted

Pass 17 Mar 2006 82,941 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

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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PEL 105W is a 1981 Ford Escort in White with a 1,296cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 PEL 105W, 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 PEL 105W registered?

PEL 105W is a 1981 Ford Escort, first registered on 11 June 1981.

Is PEL 105W safe to buy?

The MOT history for PEL 105W shows 8 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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