MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
83,165 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Coolant leak ()
Fuel Pipe/s corroded above fuel tank area ()
Nearside Front Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security adjacent to lower arm mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))
Coolant leak ()
Fuel Pipe/s corroded above fuel tank area ()
Nearside Front Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security adjacent to lower arm mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
How Reliable is the Ford Escort?
Based on 4,961,191 MOT tests across 821,553 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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WEV 297W is a 1981 Ford Escort in Silver with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.
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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.
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 297W, 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 297W registered?
WEV 297W is a 1981 Ford Escort, first registered on 1 May 1981.
Is WEV 297W safe to buy?
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