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FAW 330V

1979 Ford Escort

White Petrol 2000cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Aug 2026
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

267 mi
Last recorded267 miles
Recorded on28 Aug 2025
Typical for 1979 Ford Escort49,279 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFAW 330V
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year1979
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,000cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 28 Aug 2025 267 miles

modified vehicle

Pass 30 Aug 2024 220 miles

modified vehicle

Fail 30 Aug 2024 220 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

modified vehicle

Pass 29 Aug 2023 216 miles

modified vehicle

Pass 26 Aug 2022 206 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2021 121 miles

modified vehicle

Pass 11 Jan 2020 50 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge all tyres on mot limits (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 8 Sep 2018 4 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2010 83,295 miles
Pass 7 May 2009 83,295 miles

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

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

Fail 15 Apr 2008 69,407 miles

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Stop lamp excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 15 Apr 2008 69,407 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2006 60,798 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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FAW 330V is a 1979 Ford Escort in White with a 2,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

Across all 1979 Ford Escort models, the average MOT pass rate is 83.7% with a typical mileage of 49,279 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 FAW 330V, 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 47 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 FAW 330V registered?

FAW 330V is a 1979 Ford Escort, first registered on 2 November 1979.

Is FAW 330V safe to buy?

The MOT history for FAW 330V shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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