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HEW 763W

1980 Ford Escort

Yellow Petrol 1993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 May 2027
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

99,892 mi
Last recorded99,892 miles
Recorded on5 May 2026
Typical for 1980 Ford Escort52,814 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHEW 763W
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year1980
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,993cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 May 2026 99,892 miles
Pass 20 May 2025 98,578 miles
Pass 20 May 2024 97,897 miles
Pass 22 May 2023 97,445 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2021 95,324 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2020 94,549 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2019 94,323 miles
Pass 8 May 2018 93,640 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2017 93,453 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2015 93,346 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2014 92,729 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2014 92,729 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 14 May 2013 92,596 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2011 92,463 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2011 92,463 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 31 Jan 2009 92,457 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2007 92,447 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)

off side front wheel bearing slightly noisy .

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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HEW 763W is a 1980 Ford Escort in Yellow with a 1,993cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 HEW 763W, 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

How do I check the history of HEW 763W?

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What year was HEW 763W registered?

HEW 763W is a 1980 Ford Escort, first registered on 11 November 1980.

Is HEW 763W safe to buy?

The MOT history for HEW 763W shows 17 tests with a 88.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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