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RFW 722W

1980 Ford Escort

Green Petrol 1993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Feb 2022
Tests8 (8 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

82,668 mi
Last recorded82,668 miles
Recorded on27 Feb 2021
Typical for 1980 Ford Escort52,814 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRFW 722W
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year1980
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,993cc

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MOT History

8 pass
Pass 27 Feb 2021 82,668 miles
Pass 29 Feb 2020 81,913 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2019 80,967 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2015 80,570 miles

Full competition harnesses fitted

Pass 14 Jun 2014 80,448 miles

full harness seat belts fitted

Pass 1 Jun 2013 80,403 miles

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

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

full seat harnesses

lowered suspension

polyurathane suspension bushes all round

Pass 26 May 2012 80,323 miles

vehicle lowered

Pass 4 Jun 2011

lowering kit fitted

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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RFW 722W is a 1980 Ford Escort in Green with a 1,993cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 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 RFW 722W, 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 RFW 722W?

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What year was RFW 722W registered?

RFW 722W is a 1980 Ford Escort, first registered on 1 August 1980.

Is RFW 722W safe to buy?

The MOT history for RFW 722W shows 8 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 RFW 722W have outstanding finance?

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