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WCO 535V

1980 Ford Escort

White Petrol 1298cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Dec 2020
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

25,631 mi
Last recorded25,631 miles
Recorded on20 Jun 2019
Typical for 1980 Ford Escort52,814 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWCO 535V
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year1980
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,298cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 20 Jun 2019 25,631 miles

slight corrosion rear of inner sills.

Pass 2 Jun 2018 25,621 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2017 25,356 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2007 24,468 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2007 24,468 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Steering rack damaged but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

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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WCO 535V is a 1980 Ford Escort in White with a 1,298cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 WCO 535V, 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 WCO 535V registered?

WCO 535V is a 1980 Ford Escort, first registered on 12 March 1980.

Is WCO 535V safe to buy?

The MOT history for WCO 535V shows 5 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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