MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
95,690 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Centre Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)
Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Nearside Inner Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)
Nearside Inner Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)
Offside Rear Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1)
Nearside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b) DANGEROUS
Offside Inner Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)
Brake hydraulic reservoir insecurely mounted (3.6.A.2a)
Brake master cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid (3.6.G.1f)
Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)
Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3) DANGEROUS
Offside Front Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a) DANGEROUS
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3) DANGEROUS
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)
Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)
Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3) DANGEROUS
Offside Front Body insecure and dangerous to other road users (6.1.B.1b) DANGEROUS
Offside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1) DANGEROUS
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3) DANGEROUS
eng smokey when left to idle
general high level of corrosion
How Reliable is the Ford Escort?
Based on 4,961,191 MOT tests across 821,553 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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UKN 478X is a 1981 Ford Escort in Red with a 1,295cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 40%.
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 UKN 478X, 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 UKN 478X registered?
UKN 478X is a 1981 Ford Escort, first registered on 30 October 1981.
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