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VOY 458X

1981 Ford Escort

Red Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jul 2025
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

49,410 mi
Last recorded49,410 miles
Recorded on23 Jul 2024
Typical for 1981 Ford Escort51,762 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVOY 458X
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year1981
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 23 Jul 2024 49,410 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2023 49,324 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2022 49,251 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2021 49,131 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2020 48,565 miles

gear box rear mount lower stud broken

slight distortion n/s/r brake

slight noise rear wheel bearings, n/s/r also slight play

Fail 26 Jun 2020 48,560 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Suspension arm insecurely attached tie bar front bolt loose (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm insecurely attached tie bar front bolt loose (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

gear box rear mount lower stud broken

slight distortion n/s/r brake

slight noise rear wheel bearings, n/s/r also slight play

Pass 1 Jul 2019 47,231 miles

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

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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VOY 458X is a 1981 Ford Escort in Red with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 VOY 458X, 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 VOY 458X registered?

VOY 458X is a 1981 Ford Escort, first registered on 9 December 1981.

Is VOY 458X safe to buy?

The MOT history for VOY 458X shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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