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THJ 796W

1981 Ford Escort

Green Petrol 1296cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 May 2022
Tests5 (5 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

66,091 mi
Last recorded66,091 miles
Recorded on12 Apr 2021
Typical for 1981 Ford Escort51,762 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationTHJ 796W
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year1981
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,296cc

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MOT History

5 pass
Pass 12 Apr 2021 66,091 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 5 May 2020 65,981 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2015 65,838 miles
Pass 1 May 2010 65,728 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2007 65,504 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak

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 796W is a 1981 Ford Escort in Green with a 1,296cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 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 THJ 796W, 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 THJ 796W registered?

THJ 796W is a 1981 Ford Escort, first registered on 22 January 1981.

Is THJ 796W safe to buy?

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