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MWS 204R

1976 Ford Escort

Blue Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Oct 2012
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

41,174 mi
Last recorded41,174 miles
Recorded on21 Oct 2011
Typical for 1976 Ford Escort39,615 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMWS 204R
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year1976
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 21 Oct 2011 41,174 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2011 41,174 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

Steering system fouling (2.2.D.2a)

Pass 29 Jun 2010 41,133 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2009 91,620 miles
Fail 29 May 2009 91,620 miles

All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Direction indicators not in good working order (function impaired) (1.5.A1b)

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Steering column universal joint insecure (2.1.5)

Pass 13 Mar 2008 91,388 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2006 91,380 miles

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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MWS 204R is a 1976 Ford Escort in Blue with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

Across all 1976 Ford Escort models, the average MOT pass rate is 87.2% with a typical mileage of 39,615 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 MWS 204R, 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 50 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 MWS 204R registered?

MWS 204R is a 1976 Ford Escort, first registered on 26 August 1976.

Is MWS 204R safe to buy?

The MOT history for MWS 204R shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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