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EVK 178W

1980 Ford Escort

White Petrol 1117cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Mar 2012
Tests4 (4 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

42,339 mi
Last recorded42,339 miles
Recorded on23 Mar 2011
Typical for 1980 Ford Escort52,814 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEVK 178W
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year1980
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,117cc

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MOT History

4 pass
Pass 23 Mar 2011 42,339 miles

corrosion at nearside chassis rail

engine oily

Pass 29 Mar 2010 39,717 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2008 34,516 miles
Pass 8 May 2007 34,516 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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EVK 178W is a 1980 Ford Escort in White with a 1,117cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 EVK 178W, 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 EVK 178W registered?

EVK 178W is a 1980 Ford Escort, first registered on 12 November 1980.

Is EVK 178W safe to buy?

The MOT history for EVK 178W shows 4 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does EVK 178W have outstanding finance?

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