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981 DCJ

1993 Ford Escort

Silver Petrol 1993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Jun 2027
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

17,395 mi
Last recorded17,395 miles
Recorded on19 Jun 2026
Typical for 1993 Ford Escort56,188 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration981 DCJ
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year1993
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,993cc

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 Jun 2026 17,395 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective slight split (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Jul 2025 16,972 miles

Side repeater slightly discoloured both (4.4.3 (a))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Jun 2024 16,366 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 15 Jun 2023 15,814 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Fail 15 Jun 2023 15,814 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 7 Jun 2022 15,078 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 14 Jun 2021 14,033 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner faces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 3 Jun 2020 13,201 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 21 Jun 2019 12,409 miles

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective cracked (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 15 Jun 2018 10,897 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

windscreen wash pump weak

Pass 20 Jun 2017 10,245 miles

Rear Inner Brake pipe slightly corroded both sides (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 9 Jun 2016 9,612 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2015 9,003 miles

Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 5 Jun 2014 8,143 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 24 Jun 2013 6,515 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 21 Jun 2012 5,778 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 7 Jun 2011 4,365 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2010 1,639 miles

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Parking brake is not capable of being maintained in operation by direct mechanical action only (3.1.2)

nearside headlamp glass damaged

Pass 27 Apr 2010 1,639 miles

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

nearside headlamp glass damaged

Fail 15 May 2009 1,060 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 15 May 2009 1,060 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 28 Apr 2008 7,727 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

n/s & o/s front sidelights suspect connexions

Pass 28 Apr 2008 7,727 miles

n/s & o/s front sidelights suspect connexions

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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981 DCJ is a 1993 Ford Escort in Silver with a 1,993cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.6%.

Across all 1993 Ford Escort models, the average MOT pass rate is 59.5% with a typical mileage of 56,188 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 981 DCJ, 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 33 years old, this Ford Escort is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was 981 DCJ registered?

981 DCJ is a 1993 Ford Escort, first registered on 15 March 1993.

Is 981 DCJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for 981 DCJ shows 23 tests with a 82.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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