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WST 544V

1980 Ford Escort

White Petrol 1599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jul 2016
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

16,821 mi
Last recorded16,821 miles
Recorded on28 Jul 2015
Typical for 1980 Ford Escort52,814 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWST 544V
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year1980
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,599cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 28 Jul 2015 16,821 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2014 15,452 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2013 13,424 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2012 11,350 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2010 10,086 miles

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1a)

Pass 18 Jun 2009 8,982 miles

Nearside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 14 Jun 2008 7,573 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2007 6,863 miles

Nearside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Fail 14 Jun 2007 6,863 miles

Nearside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Pass 13 Jun 2006 5,266 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2005 4,985 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2005 4,975 miles

Centre Rear Parking brake lever is fouling adjacent parts of the vehicle (3.1.6b)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Nearside Rear Upper Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

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 544V is a 1980 Ford Escort in White with a 1,599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 WST 544V, 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 544V registered?

WST 544V is a 1980 Ford Escort, first registered on 18 January 1980.

Is WST 544V safe to buy?

The MOT history for WST 544V shows 12 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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