CarVerify

Free Car Check

KRM 300W

1980 Ford Escort

Black Petrol 1993cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 May 2027
Tests18 (18 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

67,047 mi
Last recorded67,047 miles
Recorded on26 May 2026
Typical for 1980 Ford Escort52,814 mi

Above average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Ford
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationKRM 300W
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year1980
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,993cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

18 pass
Pass 26 May 2026 67,047 miles
Pass 3 May 2025 66,595 miles
Pass 4 May 2024 66,436 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2023 66,115 miles
Pass 7 May 2022 65,639 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2020 65,638 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2019 64,873 miles
Pass 14 May 2018 64,423 miles
Pass 9 May 2017 64,268 miles
Pass 14 May 2016 63,306 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2015 63,275 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2014 63,262 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2013 63,250 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2012 63,239 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2011 62,845 miles
Pass 2 May 2009 62,711 miles
Pass 10 May 2008 62,479 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2005 62,225 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
Full Ford Escort reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

KRM 300W is a 1980 Ford Escort in Black with a 1,993cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 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 KRM 300W, 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 KRM 300W?

You can check the full history of KRM 300W by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was KRM 300W registered?

KRM 300W is a 1980 Ford Escort, first registered on 1 August 1980.

Is KRM 300W safe to buy?

The MOT history for KRM 300W shows 18 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 KRM 300W have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on KRM 300W. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.