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TVF 445W

1981 Ford Escort

Blue Petrol 1295cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 May 2010
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

47,131 mi
Last recorded47,131 miles
Recorded on5 May 2009
Typical for 1981 Ford Escort51,762 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationTVF 445W
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year1981
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,295cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 May 2009 47,131 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Oil leak

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

both sides rear outer door handles broken but still working

rear suspension components very crusty

various bodywork corroding & just ok

Fail 29 Apr 2009 47,114 miles

Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Oil leak

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

both sides rear outer door handles broken but still working

rear suspension components very crusty

various bodywork corroding & just ok

Pass 30 Apr 2008 46,187 miles

Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Oil leak

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

both sides rear door outer handles broken but still work

o/s rear arch corroded & just ok

rear suspension components very crusty

various body corroding but ok

various underbody flakey/crusty

Pass 4 May 2007 45,108 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2007 45,093 miles

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

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Pass 9 May 2006 43,787 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

both rear door outer handles broken & loose but ok

o/s rear arch just ok

steering wheel outer covering degrading

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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TVF 445W is a 1981 Ford Escort in Blue with a 1,295cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 TVF 445W, 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 TVF 445W registered?

TVF 445W is a 1981 Ford Escort, first registered on 20 May 1981.

Is TVF 445W safe to buy?

The MOT history for TVF 445W shows 6 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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