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CWN 540V

1980 Ford Escort

Blue Petrol 1993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Sep 2026
Tests17 (16 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.1%

Mileage

1,837 mi
Last recorded1,837 miles
Recorded on23 Sep 2025
Typical for 1980 Ford Escort52,814 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCWN 540V
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year1980
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,993cc

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MOT History

16 pass 1 fail
Pass 23 Sep 2025 1,837 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2024 272 miles

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases bock box connection (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 6 Sep 2023 99,336 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2022 97,894 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2022 97,833 miles

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

Pass 8 Sep 2021 96,478 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2020 95,732 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2019 94,994 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2018 93,614 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2017 92,234 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2016 90,415 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2015 88,120 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2014 86,670 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2013 84,437 miles

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

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

Pass 31 Aug 2012 81,855 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2011 79,101 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2010 77,274 miles

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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CWN 540V is a 1980 Ford Escort in Blue with a 1,993cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.1%.

Across all 1980 Ford Escort models, the average MOT pass rate is 83.7% with a typical mileage of 52,814 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 CWN 540V, 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 46 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 CWN 540V registered?

CWN 540V is a 1980 Ford Escort, first registered on 7 February 1980.

Is CWN 540V safe to buy?

The MOT history for CWN 540V shows 17 tests with a 94.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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