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DEW 904V

1980 Ford Escort

White Petrol 1295cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jul 2021
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

30,343 mi
Last recorded30,343 miles
Recorded on22 Jul 2020
Typical for 1980 Ford Escort52,814 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDEW 904V
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year1980
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,295cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 22 Jul 2020 30,343 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2013 30,300 miles

Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Oil leak

Pass 7 Jun 2013 30,300 miles

Oil leak

Pass 2 Jun 2012 30,133 miles

Oil leak

Pass 3 Jun 2011 29,758 miles

slight surface corrsosion forming

Pass 2 Jun 2010 29,408 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2009 28,906 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2009 28,906 miles

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 22 May 2008 27,007 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2007 31,593 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2006 31,376 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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DEW 904V is a 1980 Ford Escort in White with a 1,295cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 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 DEW 904V, 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 DEW 904V registered?

DEW 904V is a 1980 Ford Escort, first registered on 22 February 1980.

Is DEW 904V safe to buy?

The MOT history for DEW 904V shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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