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UPU 608W

1981 Ford Escort

Blue Petrol 1295cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 May 2018
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

43,716 mi
Last recorded43,716 miles
Recorded on24 May 2017
Typical for 1981 Ford Escort51,762 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationUPU 608W
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year1981
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,295cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 24 May 2017 43,716 miles
Pass 31 May 2016 40,850 miles
Fail 31 May 2016 40,850 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 24 Apr 2015 36,291 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2013 36,167 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 27 Jan 2011 36,046 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

front brake discs pitted/rusty

mcpherson struts top bearings stiff

no rear seats fitted

rear brakes slightly uneven

Pass 1 Apr 2009 360,030 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 1 May 2008 34,672 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2007 32,476 miles

near/side/registration light cavaer insecure

Pass 6 Jun 2006 30,502 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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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UPU 608W is a 1981 Ford Escort in Blue with a 1,295cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 UPU 608W, 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 UPU 608W registered?

UPU 608W is a 1981 Ford Escort, first registered on 16 February 1981.

Is UPU 608W safe to buy?

The MOT history for UPU 608W shows 10 tests with a 90% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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