1981 Ford Escort 1.6L Petrol · FNP 516W
1981 Ford Escort (1.6L, petrol). First registered 31 Dec 1981. Recorded mileage 61,105 miles. MOT expired on 14 Aug 2023.
- Make & Model
- FORD ESCORT
- Year / Origin
- 1981 · Nottingham
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 14 Aug 2023
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 61,105 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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FNP 516W Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 06/08/2022
- 61,105 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (7 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
FNP 516W MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
5 MOT tests are recorded for this 1981 Ford Escort (FNP 516W) between July 2019 and August 2022.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 06 August 2022 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Lighting (7 issues), Brakes (6 issues), Bodywork (4 issues), Windscreen (3 issues), Steering (3 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 2 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii))”; “Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))”; “Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))”.
FNP 516W Mileage History
- 24/07/201993,365 km
- 16/08/201993,366 km+1 km
- 07/08/202057,695 mi
- 27/07/202159,382 mi+1,687 mi
- 06/08/202261,105 mi+1,723 mi
Average of roughly -10,626 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
Recorded mileage decreased between one or more tests — a potential clocking indicator worth verifying before purchase.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Average
This rating reflects historical MOT pass rates and recurring advisory wear patterns from official DVSA test logs. Note that roadworthiness does not verify outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen records.
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