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WEV 104W

1981 Ford Escort

Bronze Petrol 1295cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jun 2022
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

15,816 mi
Last recorded15,816 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

RegistrationWEV 104W
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year1981
ColourBronze
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,295cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 1 Jul 2021 15,816 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2020 15,098 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Both Front Brake Hose Ferrules (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Lower Outer Sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 24 May 2012 14,886 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2009 14,873 miles

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

Offside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

Fail 15 Sep 2009 14,873 miles

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

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

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

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

Offside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

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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WEV 104W is a 1981 Ford Escort in Bronze with a 1,295cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 WEV 104W, 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 WEV 104W registered?

WEV 104W is a 1981 Ford Escort, first registered on 11 May 1981.

Is WEV 104W safe to buy?

The MOT history for WEV 104W shows 5 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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