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WEJ 781V

1980 Ford Escort

Blue Petrol 1993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Apr 2026
Tests14 (14 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

Typical for 1980 Ford Escort52,814 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWEJ 781V
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year1980
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,993cc

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MOT History

14 pass
Pass 24 Apr 2025
Pass 6 Mar 2024
Pass 27 Jun 2022
Pass 14 Jun 2021
Pass 29 Apr 2019
Pass 27 Oct 2017

Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 4 May 2016

Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 17 Apr 2015

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 11 Apr 2014

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 28 Jan 2013
Pass 21 Apr 2011
Pass 14 Apr 2010
Pass 2 Apr 2009
Pass 23 Jun 2006 42,366 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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WEJ 781V is a 1980 Ford Escort in Blue with a 1,993cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 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 WEJ 781V, 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 WEJ 781V registered?

WEJ 781V is a 1980 Ford Escort, first registered on 1 March 1980.

Is WEJ 781V safe to buy?

The MOT history for WEJ 781V shows 14 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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