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URF 430X

1981 Ford Escort

Brown Petrol 1296cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Apr 2019
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

23,540 mi
Last recorded23,540 miles
Recorded on1 May 2018
Typical for 1981 Ford Escort51,762 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationURF 430X
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year1981
ColourBrown
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,296cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 1 May 2018 23,540 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2013 23,538 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2012 23,534 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2011 23,446 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2010 23,296 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2009 23,068 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2008 33,356 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2008 33,355 miles

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

Pass 8 Sep 2007 21,998 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2006 21,562 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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URF 430X is a 1981 Ford Escort in Brown with a 1,296cc 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 URF 430X, 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 URF 430X registered?

URF 430X is a 1981 Ford Escort, first registered on 1 October 1981.

Is URF 430X safe to buy?

The MOT history for URF 430X 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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