MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
81,206 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Vehicle Details
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Battery insecure
Corrosion to near side inner front wing. Not in any prescribed areas.
Near side front door corroded on bottom edge.
Near side front tyre has cracking in tread pattern.
Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
How Reliable is the Ford Escort?
Based on 4,961,191 MOT tests across 821,553 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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SHA 572W is a 1981 Ford Escort in Blue with a 1,298cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.
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 SHA 572W, 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 SHA 572W registered?
SHA 572W is a 1981 Ford Escort, first registered on 1 April 1981.
Is SHA 572W safe to buy?
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