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WEJ 822V

1980 Ford Escort

White Petrol 1975cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jul 2022
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

10,296 mi
Last recorded10,296 miles
Recorded on3 Jul 2021
Typical for 1980 Ford Escort52,814 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWEJ 822V
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year1980
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,975cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 3 Jul 2021 10,296 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2021 10,296 miles

Offside Front All direction indicators not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 1 Jun 2019 7,143 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2018 6,873 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2017 5,649 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2016 4,326 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2015 2,621 miles
Pass 31 Dec 2012 1,358 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Pass 26 Oct 2011 239 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2010

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 822V is a 1980 Ford Escort in White with a 1,975cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 822V, 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 822V registered?

WEJ 822V is a 1980 Ford Escort, first registered on 12 March 1980.

Is WEJ 822V safe to buy?

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