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THJ 297W

1981 Ford Escort

White Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Feb 2021
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

41,660 mi
Last recorded41,660 miles
Recorded on18 Feb 2020
Typical for 1981 Ford Escort51,762 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationTHJ 297W
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year1981
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Feb 2020 41,660 miles

Coolant leak ()

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Front corroded within 30 cm of prescribed area

Nearside Front n/s/f floor corroded but not excessively

Nearside Front washer not working but has enough water on screen

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front o/s/f floor corroded but not excessively

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced rear chassis (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 4 Feb 2020 41,651 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced n/s/f battery tray corroded within prescribed area (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Body component corroded and likely to cause injury door sill corroded within 30 cm of prescribed area (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced bulk head corroded within prescribed area (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Coolant leak ()

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Front corroded within 30 cm of prescribed area

Nearside Front n/s/f floor corroded but not excessively

Nearside Front washer not working but has enough water on screen

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front o/s/f floor corroded but not excessively

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced rear chassis (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

wiper blades smeary but clearing

Pass 6 Oct 2016 41,644 miles

Oil leak ()

Pass 7 Oct 2015 41,606 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2014 41,550 miles

nearside rear wheel bearing slighty noisy

Fail 25 Sep 2014 41,489 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user (1.6.2b)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light (1.2.1e)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is fractured (2.4.A.3)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

NSR wheel bearing noisy

Pass 3 Oct 2013 41,459 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2013 41,455 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Pass 12 Sep 2012 41,429 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2011 41,342 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2007 41,338 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Nearside rear brake grabbing severely (3.7.A.5b)

Offside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Coolant leak

Oil leak

battery insecure

front tyres slightly misshaped

nearside headlamp stone chipped

rear wheel archs rusty

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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THJ 297W is a 1981 Ford Escort in White with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 THJ 297W, 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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THJ 297W is a 1981 Ford Escort, first registered on 13 January 1981.

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