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PWU 754W

1980 Ford Escort

Red Petrol 1295cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Sep 2010
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

60,383 mi
Last recorded60,383 miles
Recorded on25 Aug 2010
Typical for 1980 Ford Escort52,814 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPWU 754W
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year1980
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,295cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Fail 25 Aug 2010 60,383 miles

Front Body has a projection caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Front Body has a projection caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Front Body has a projection caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Front Body has a projection caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Front Body insecure and dangerous to other road users (6.1.B.1b)

Nearside Front Body or chassis has an inadequate repair, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear Body has a projection caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Front Body has a projection caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Rear Leaf spring has excessive wear in an anchor pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

diff leak

outer body corrosion

r/ leaf spring r/ bushes wearing

Pass 9 Sep 2009 59,878 miles

all body and chassie corroding and getting weak

all brake pipe s heavely greased checked best ability

all flexi metal end s corroding

bad oil and gear box oil leak

both rear arches corroding

front both inner wing s corroded out side prescribed area

front no plate deterating

o/s/f wing corroding

rear leaf spring bush s wearing

Fail 24 Aug 2009 59,864 miles

An item not tested (Manual)

Leaf spring has a deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

all body and chassie corroding getting weak

all brake pipe s heavly greased checked best of ability

all flexi metal end s corroding

bad oil and gear box leak

both rear arches corroding weak

front both inner wings corroded around head lamp area

front no plate deterating

o/s/f wing corroding

Pass 27 Aug 2008 59,067 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2007 58,169 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2006 57,009 miles

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Oil leak

Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 23 Aug 2006

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

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Oil leak

Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

diff oil leaking

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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PWU 754W is a 1980 Ford Escort in Red with a 1,295cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 PWU 754W, 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 PWU 754W registered?

PWU 754W is a 1980 Ford Escort, first registered on 12 September 1980.

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