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FCW 775W

1980 Ford Escort

Red Petrol 1098cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Mar 2015
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

Typical for 1980 Ford Escort52,814 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFCW 775W
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year1980
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,098cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Mar 2014
Fail 8 Mar 2014

Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 7 Feb 2013 25,665 miles

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

Fail 14 Oct 2011 23,685 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 14 Oct 2011 23,685 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2010 21,434 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

offside front tyre is badly perished

Fail 6 Jul 2010 21,342 miles

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off (1.4.B.1f)

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

offside front tyre is badly perished

Pass 21 Jul 2009 19,948 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2008 74,560 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

hand brake cable fouling exhaust

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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FCW 775W is a 1980 Ford Escort in Red with a 1,098cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 FCW 775W, 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 FCW 775W registered?

FCW 775W is a 1980 Ford Escort, first registered on 15 October 1980.

Is FCW 775W safe to buy?

The MOT history for FCW 775W shows 9 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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