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TTA 247X

1981 Ford Escort

Blue Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Jun 2027
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

57,258 mi
Last recorded57,258 miles
Recorded on13 Jun 2026
Typical for 1981 Ford Escort51,762 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationTTA 247X
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year1981
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Jun 2026 57,258 miles
Pass 28 May 2025 57,254 miles

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 28 May 2025 57,254 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 1 Jun 2024 57,243 miles

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 27 Apr 2023 50,383 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

front dices corroded

Fail 27 Apr 2023 50,383 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

front dices corroded

Pass 5 Sep 2013 56,802 miles

Oil leak

Pass 16 Jul 2012 56,527 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 16 Aug 2011 56,120 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 27 Sep 2010 55,983 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2009 55,980 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2008 55,719 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2007 55,326 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2007 55,323 miles

Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1)

Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

Fuel system component insecure (7.2.1)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Pass 21 Sep 2006 53,732 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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TTA 247X is a 1981 Ford Escort in Blue with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 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 TTA 247X, 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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What year was TTA 247X registered?

TTA 247X is a 1981 Ford Escort, first registered on 10 November 1981.

Is TTA 247X safe to buy?

The MOT history for TTA 247X shows 15 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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