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SKH 309W

1981 Ford Escort

White Petrol 1993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Aug 2027
Tests14 (13 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.9%

Mileage

56,207 mi
Last recorded56,207 miles
Recorded on8 Aug 2026
Typical for 1981 Ford Escort51,762 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSKH 309W
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year1981
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,993cc

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MOT History

13 pass 1 fail
Pass 8 Aug 2026 56,207 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2021 56,207 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2020 56,207 miles
Pass 12 May 2018 56,207 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2016 55,957 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2015 55,413 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2013 55,033 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2012 53,546 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 8 Mar 2012 53,546 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2011 52,699 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2010 52,018 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2008 51,510 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2007 50,301 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2005 49,304 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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SKH 309W is a 1981 Ford Escort in White with a 1,993cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.9%.

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 SKH 309W, 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

How do I check the history of SKH 309W?

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What year was SKH 309W registered?

SKH 309W is a 1981 Ford Escort, first registered on 5 January 1981.

Is SKH 309W safe to buy?

The MOT history for SKH 309W shows 14 tests with a 92.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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