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SLB 414W

1981 Ford Escort

Gold Petrol 1298cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 May 2025
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

40,285 mi
Last recorded40,285 miles
Recorded on14 May 2024
Typical for 1981 Ford Escort51,762 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSLB 414W
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year1981
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,298cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 14 May 2024 40,285 miles
Fail 8 May 2024 40,282 miles

Nearside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Headlamp reflector slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 6 Sep 2022 38,615 miles

front antiroll bar bushes worn

oil leak

Pass 7 May 2021 37,721 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2021 37,700 miles

Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Jun 2019 35,933 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2017 35,851 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak ()

Fail 1 Jun 2017 358,493 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play inner (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings upper near the shock mounting (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings jacking point (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play inner (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings upper where the shock moint (6.1.B.2)

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak ()

Pass 25 May 2016 34,701 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2015 32,181 miles
Pass 30 May 2014 29,844 miles
Fail 9 May 2013 27,717 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 9 May 2013 27,717 miles
Pass 23 May 2012 26,572 miles
Pass 6 May 2011 24,627 miles
Fail 26 May 2010 22,806 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 26 May 2010 22,806 miles
Pass 8 May 2009 19,914 miles
Pass 27 May 2008 16,493 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 1 Jun 2007 14,519 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2007 14,519 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 1 Jun 2006 12,793 miles
Fail 31 May 2006 12,793 miles

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

slight play in nearside steering rack

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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SLB 414W is a 1981 Ford Escort in Gold with a 1,298cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 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 SLB 414W, 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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SLB 414W is a 1981 Ford Escort, first registered on 1 April 1981.

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