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WNP 707V

1980 Ford Escort

Beige Petrol 1295cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jul 2019
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

42,865 mi
Last recorded42,865 miles
Recorded on31 Jul 2018
Typical for 1980 Ford Escort52,814 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWNP 707V
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year1980
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,295cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 31 Jul 2018 42,865 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 25 Jul 2018 42,852 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 27 Mar 2017 42,807 miles

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

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 17 Mar 2017 42,799 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive 7.24% (7.3.B.1a)

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

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 9 Apr 2009 42,765 miles

Front Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 4 Apr 2009 42,761 miles

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Front Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 23 Feb 2008 42,348 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2007 42,213 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2007 42,213 miles

Rear fog lamp switch missing (1.3.1a)

Oil leak

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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WNP 707V is a 1980 Ford Escort in Beige with a 1,295cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 WNP 707V, 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 WNP 707V registered?

WNP 707V is a 1980 Ford Escort, first registered on 28 May 1980.

Is WNP 707V safe to buy?

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