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NWM 295S

1978 Ford Escort

White Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Sep 2026
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

67,322 mi
Last recorded67,322 miles
Recorded on28 Aug 2025
Typical for 1978 Ford Escort49,614 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNWM 295S
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year1978
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 28 Aug 2025 67,322 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

rally car

Pass 3 Sep 2024 67,322 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Mar 2023 67,322 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 15 Sep 2021 67,322 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 21 Jul 2020 67,322 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Mar 2019 67,322 miles

impact damage to underside

rally car

windscreen wipers borderline pass

Fail 13 Mar 2019 67,322 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

impact damage to underside

rally car

windscreen wipers borderline pass

Pass 22 Mar 2018 67,322 miles

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

impact damage to underside

rally car

Fail 22 Mar 2018 67,322 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

impact damage to underside

rally car

Pass 16 Mar 2017 67,322 miles

impact damage to underside

play in inner steering joints

rally car

Fail 16 Mar 2017 67,322 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

impact damage to underside

play in inner steering joints

rally car

Pass 11 Dec 2015 67,322 miles

ralley car

slight play in both front top suspension mounts

Fail 11 Dec 2015 67,322 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

ralley car

slight play in both front top suspension mounts

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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NWM 295S is a 1978 Ford Escort in White with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

Across all 1978 Ford Escort models, the average MOT pass rate is 85.0% with a typical mileage of 49,614 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 NWM 295S, 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 48 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 NWM 295S registered?

NWM 295S is a 1978 Ford Escort, first registered on 1 January 1978.

Is NWM 295S safe to buy?

The MOT history for NWM 295S shows 13 tests with a 69.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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