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TWL 869X

1981 Ford Escort

Grey Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Oct 2026
Tests25 (21 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate84%

Mileage

51,226 mi
Last recorded51,226 miles
Recorded on22 Oct 2025
Typical for 1981 Ford Escort51,762 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationTWL 869X
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year1981
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

21 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 Oct 2025 51,226 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated x2 (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Oct 2024 51,120 miles

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

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive all (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Oct 2023 50,877 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Pass 6 Oct 2022 50,286 miles

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

Pass 8 Oct 2021 49,746 miles

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

Pass 7 Oct 2020 49,204 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Rear Coil spring corroded x2 (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Oct 2019 48,603 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2019 48,603 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Pass 18 Oct 2018 48,012 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2017 47,435 miles

Oil leak ()

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

coil spring corroded x4 (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 11 Oct 2017 47,434 miles

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

Oil leak ()

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

coil spring corroded x4 (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 18 Oct 2016 46,964 miles

Oil leak ()

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive x2 (2.4.A.3)

coil spring corroded x4 (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 13 Oct 2015 45,973 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

OIL LEAK

coil spring corroded X4 (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 13 Oct 2015 45,972 miles

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

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

OIL LEAK

coil spring corroded X4 (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 30 Sep 2014 44,582 miles

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Oil leak

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 30 Sep 2014 44,580 miles

Offside Front Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Oil leak

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 8 Oct 2013 43,266 miles

Nearside Outer Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Oil leak

Pass 22 Oct 2012 41,771 miles

Nearside Outer Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Oil leak

Pass 3 Oct 2011 39,484 miles

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 5 Oct 2010 37,111 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak

advise attention to light switch

Pass 20 Oct 2009 34,428 miles

corrosion becoming evident underside

Pass 13 Oct 2008 31,425 miles

Nearside Outer Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Outer Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Oil leak

Pass 15 Oct 2007 27,810 miles

Nearside Outer Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Outer Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 20 Oct 2006 25,111 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2005 22,237 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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TWL 869X is a 1981 Ford Escort in Grey with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84%.

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 TWL 869X, 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 TWL 869X registered?

TWL 869X is a 1981 Ford Escort, first registered on 5 November 1981.

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