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WFF 332V

1980 Ford Escort

Red Petrol 2000cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Jul 2027
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

8,801 mi
Last recorded8,801 miles
Recorded on21 Jul 2026
Typical for 1980 Ford Escort52,814 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWFF 332V
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year1980
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,000cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 21 Jul 2026 8,801 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2025 8,801 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2023 8,801 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2022 8,801 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2019 8,801 miles
Pass 27 Dec 2018 8,801 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2017 8,801 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2016 8,801 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2015 8,801 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2014

Rear seat belts could not be checked due to roll cage fitted

Pass 8 Jan 2013 43,569 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2013 43,569 miles

Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Pass 1 Feb 2012 46,569 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2011 46,569 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2011 46,569 miles

Nearside Front front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 8 Feb 2010 45,659 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2009 46,569 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2009 46,569 miles

Nearside Front brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 30 Jan 2008 46,569 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2008 46,569 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is inadequately repaired (5.2.6)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

Nearside Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (2.4.A.3)

Offside Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is inadequately repaired (5.2.6)

Offside Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (2.4.A.3)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 20 Jan 2007 56,266 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2006 56,226 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2006 56,266 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has a deteriorated anchor pin rubber bush resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting corroded and its strength is seriously reduced (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Steering column top bearing excessively worn (2.1.2c)

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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WFF 332V is a 1980 Ford Escort in Red with a 2,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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 WFF 332V, 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.

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What year was WFF 332V registered?

WFF 332V is a 1980 Ford Escort, first registered on 22 April 1980.

Is WFF 332V safe to buy?

The MOT history for WFF 332V shows 23 tests with a 78.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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