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WST 336V

1980 Ford Escort

White Petrol 1599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 May 2022
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

54,294 mi
Last recorded54,294 miles
Recorded on21 May 2021
Typical for 1980 Ford Escort52,814 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWST 336V
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year1980
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,599cc

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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Pass 21 May 2021 54,294 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security GEARBOX MOUNTING (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Feb 2020 77,408 miles

Nearside Front Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security BATTERY BOX (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is damaged but not considered excessive BUSH WORN (2.1.2 (e) (i))

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

Fail 1 Feb 2020 77,408 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security BATTERY BOX (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is damaged but not considered excessive BUSH WORN (2.1.2 (e) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

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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WST 336V is a 1980 Ford Escort in White with a 1,599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 WST 336V, 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 WST 336V registered?

WST 336V is a 1980 Ford Escort, first registered on 1 January 1980.

Is WST 336V safe to buy?

The MOT history for WST 336V shows 3 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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