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ULN 670X

1981 Ford Escort

Black Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Apr 2026
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

2,598 mi
Last recorded2,598 miles
Recorded on15 Apr 2025
Typical for 1981 Ford Escort51,762 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationULN 670X
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year1981
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 Apr 2025 2,598 miles

vehicle in nice condition

Pass 8 Apr 2024 2,432 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2021 2,365 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2020 72,644 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2019 70,846 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear and nearside front (1.1.11 (c))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases small pin hole in 2 places (6.1.2 (a))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive front x member (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive nearside and offside rear inner sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Feb 2018 70,825 miles

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Oil leak ()

bootlid struts faulty

front brakes slightly imbalanced

front to rear metal fuel pipes corroded

slight corrosion to both rear lower inner sills

slight corrosion to bottom of passenger door

Fail 7 Feb 2018 70,825 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Oil leak ()

bootlid struts faulty

front brakes slightly imbalanced

front to rear metal fuel pipes corroded

slight corrosion to both rear lower inner sills

slight corrosion to bottom of passenger door

Pass 9 Feb 2017 70,786 miles

Both rear tie bar rear bushes heavily perished

Both rear tie bar rear bushes heavily perished

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

Front and rear metal brake pipes slightly corroded in places

Many welding repairs have been carried out on underside of vehicle

Nearside Front Suspension mounting secure - one of three bolts may not be tightened fully

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

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Some imbalance in rear brakes during roller brake test

Fail 30 Jan 2017 70,773 miles

Hazard warning tell tale not working correctly (1.4.B.1e)

Nearside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Inner arch corroded/holed (2.4.A.3)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid Both (8.2.3)

Both rear tie bar rear bushes heavily perished

Both rear tie bar rear bushes heavily perished

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

Front and rear metal brake pipes slightly corroded in places

Many welding repairs have been carried out on underside of vehicle

Nearside Front Suspension mounting secure - one of three bolts may not be tightened fully

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

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Some imbalance in rear brakes during roller brake test

Pass 26 Jan 2016 70,725 miles

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

some corrosion to front and rear brake pipes in places

welding repairs have been made to underbody in many places

windscreen washers are slightly weak

Pass 22 Jan 2015 70,709 miles

both rear flexi brake hoses are starting to perish

both rear flexi brake hoses ferrules are heavily corroded (may need attention soon)

exhaust heavily corroded in places and rear box has a minor leak of gases

nearside and offside rear suspension tie rod rear bushes are starting to perish and split

nearside rear metal brake pipe is slightly corroded

some corrosion to front to rear metal brake pipes

some corrosion to underbody in places (parts have been welded and heavily undersealed and some parts may need further attention soon)

Pass 31 Jan 2014 70,637 miles

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

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

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

front and rear suspension bushes are heavily perished and starting to split

front to rear metal fuel pipes are corroded

many welding repairs have been made to vehicle and heavily undersealed , (parts may need further attention soon)

nearside and offside rear flexi brake hoses ferrules are heavily corroded (may need attention soon)

slight corrosion to nearside rear metal brake pipe

steering feels stiff when driving vehicle

Fail 23 Jan 2014 70,637 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) locking device insecure (3.5.1l)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

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

front and rear suspension bushes are heavily perished and starting to split

front to rear metal fuel pipes are corroded

many welding repairs have been made to vehicle and heavily undersealed , (parts may need further attention soon)

nearside and offside rear flexi brake hoses ferrules are heavily corroded (may need attention soon)

slight corrosion to nearside rear metal brake pipe

steering feels stiff when driving vehicle

Pass 18 Jan 2013 70,445 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

brake pedal travel could be improved on

Fail 7 Dec 2012 70,441 miles

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Exhaust engine idle speed too high (7.3.A.2a)

Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside Front Steering rack insecure (2.2.B.1a)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Vehicle Identification Number not permanently displayed (6.3.5.a)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 31 Jul 2007 19,024 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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ULN 670X is a 1981 Ford Escort in Black with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 ULN 670X, 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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ULN 670X is a 1981 Ford Escort, first registered on 2 November 1981.

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