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GUW 909W

1980 Ford Escort

Gold Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 May 2007
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

15,493 mi
Last recorded15,493 miles
Recorded on10 May 2006
Typical for 1980 Ford Escort52,814 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGUW 909W
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year1980
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Pass 10 May 2006 15,493 miles
Fail 8 May 2006 15,493 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

front hub brake pipes corroding

nsf steering rack worn

oil leak

osf floor outer skin corroded

outer sills corroding

rear axle brake pipes corroding

Pass 20 May 2005 14,055 miles

1/ brake pipes corroded †2/slight distortion on front brakes †3/front section o/s floorpan corroded

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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GUW 909W is a 1980 Ford Escort in Gold with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 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 GUW 909W, 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 GUW 909W registered?

GUW 909W is a 1980 Ford Escort, first registered on 1 August 1980.

Is GUW 909W safe to buy?

The MOT history for GUW 909W shows 3 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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