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VEV 466W

1981 Ford Escort

Blue Petrol 1296cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 May 2027
Tests18 (18 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

57,932 mi
Last recorded57,932 miles
Recorded on5 May 2026
Typical for 1981 Ford Escort51,762 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVEV 466W
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year1981
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,296cc

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MOT History

18 pass
Pass 5 May 2026 57,932 miles
Pass 29 May 2025 62,121 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2023 57,462 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2022 57,461 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2021 57,420 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2020 57,348 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2017 57,342 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2015 57,206 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2014 57,077 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 1 Jun 2013 56,850 miles

Gearbox mounting defective

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

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 16 Jun 2012 56,681 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2011 56,452 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2010 55,766 miles

Fuel cap key missing

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

Offside front tyre sidewall damaged

Offside rear tyre 2.7mm 1757013t avon

Pass 22 Jun 2009 55,134 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside front tyre 2.5mm

Pass 4 Jun 2008 54,262 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2007 53,381 miles

NEARSIDE FRONMT TYRE 2.8MM

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Pass 7 Jun 2006 52,489 miles
Pass 31 May 2005 51,455 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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VEV 466W is a 1981 Ford Escort in Blue with a 1,296cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 VEV 466W, 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 VEV 466W registered?

VEV 466W is a 1981 Ford Escort, first registered on 23 April 1981.

Is VEV 466W safe to buy?

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