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WAW 80S

1978 Ford Escort

Red Petrol 2100cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Nov 2016
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

63,594 mi
Last recorded63,594 miles
Recorded on17 Nov 2015
Typical for 1978 Ford Escort49,614 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWAW 80S
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year1978
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,100cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Nov 2015 63,594 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2013 62,035 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak

Fail 18 Dec 2012 61,962 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Horn emits two or more alternating tones (1.6.2d)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar which is adjustable, locking device missing (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar which is adjustable, locking device missing (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front brake disc contaminated by brake fluid (3.5.1h) DANGEROUS

Oil leak

Pass 19 Dec 2011 59,935 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2011 58,786 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Offside Inner Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Stop lamp damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)

Pass 11 Jan 2010 38,461 miles

Nearside Front Service brake grabbing slightly (3.7.C.2)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Service brake grabbing slightly (3.7.C.2)

Pass 23 Jan 2009 36,292 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2009 36,276 miles

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off (1.4.B.1f)

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Parking brake not fitted on at least two wheels (3.1.1)

Fail 30 Jul 2007 35,575 miles

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 30 Jul 2007 35,575 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
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WAW 80S is a 1978 Ford Escort in Red with a 2,100cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

Across all 1978 Ford Escort models, the average MOT pass rate is 85.0% with a typical mileage of 49,614 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 WAW 80S, 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 48 years old, this Ford Escort is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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WAW 80S is a 1978 Ford Escort, first registered on 1 April 1978.

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