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TBA 933X

1981 Ford Escort

White Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Oct 2020
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

2,712 mi
Last recorded2,712 miles
Recorded on7 Oct 2019
Typical for 1981 Ford Escort51,762 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationTBA 933X
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year1981
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 7 Oct 2019 2,712 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2015 2,670 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2013 5,799 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2006 4,659 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2006 4,659 miles

Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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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TBA 933X is a 1981 Ford Escort in White with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 TBA 933X, 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 TBA 933X registered?

TBA 933X is a 1981 Ford Escort, first registered on 17 August 1981.

Is TBA 933X safe to buy?

The MOT history for TBA 933X shows 5 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does TBA 933X have outstanding finance?

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