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VVX 53W

1981 Ford Escort

Red Petrol 1117cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jun 2022
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

21,678 mi
Last recorded21,678 miles
Recorded on10 Jun 2021
Typical for 1981 Ford Escort51,762 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVVX 53W
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year1981
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,117cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Jun 2021 21,678 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2021 21,677 miles

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 25 May 2019 21,651 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2018 21,581 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2016 21,497 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2015 21,194 miles

Nearside Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 4 Aug 2014 20,931 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 4 Aug 2014 20,931 miles

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 26 Nov 2012 20,497 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2011 19,987 miles
Fail 19 Nov 2011 19,981 miles

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

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Brake hose seriously damaged (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake hose seriously damaged (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b) DANGEROUS

Pass 12 Oct 2010 18,643 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2007 18,487 miles

n/s/f,n/s/r,o/s/r tyres started to "crack"

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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VVX 53W is a 1981 Ford Escort in Red with a 1,117cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 VVX 53W, 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 VVX 53W registered?

VVX 53W is a 1981 Ford Escort, first registered on 31 March 1981.

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