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VKH 511W

1981 Ford Escort

Black Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jun 2022
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

43,408 mi
Last recorded43,408 miles
Recorded on1 Jul 2021
Typical for 1981 Ford Escort51,762 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVKH 511W
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year1981
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 Jul 2021 43,408 miles

n/s/r tyre tread depth 3mm

Fail 1 Jul 2021 43,408 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

n/s/r tyre tread depth 3mm

Pass 29 May 2020 42,983 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2019 42,807 miles
Pass 24 May 2018 42,780 miles
Pass 19 May 2017 42,263 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2016 41,759 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2015 41,748 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2014 41,281 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2013 40,614 miles
Pass 3 May 2012 39,789 miles

off side steering rack slightly worn

Fail 3 May 2012 39,789 miles

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

off side steering rack slightly worn

Pass 27 Apr 2011 39,238 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2010 38,343 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2010 38,343 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 21 Apr 2009 37,535 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2009 37,522 miles

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

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 24 Jan 2008 37,096 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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VKH 511W is a 1981 Ford Escort in Black with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 VKH 511W, 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 VKH 511W registered?

VKH 511W is a 1981 Ford Escort, first registered on 16 June 1981.

Is VKH 511W safe to buy?

The MOT history for VKH 511W shows 18 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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