MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
22,487 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Brake pipe clips or supports missing, pipe adequately supported (1.1.11 (d) (i))
Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced door pilar (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Oil leak ()
Emissions not tested Failed first test, adjusted C0, passed second test. (7.4.B.1)
Oil leak ()
How Reliable is the Ford Escort?
Based on 4,961,191 MOT tests across 821,553 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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WBM 42S is a 1977 Ford Escort in Yellow with a 1,993cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.
Across all 1977 Ford Escort models, the average MOT pass rate is 85.2% with a typical mileage of 47,357 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 WBM 42S, 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 49 years old, this Ford Escort is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.
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How do I check the history of WBM 42S?
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What year was WBM 42S registered?
WBM 42S is a 1977 Ford Escort, first registered on 11 October 1977.
Is WBM 42S safe to buy?
The MOT history for WBM 42S shows 6 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.
Does WBM 42S have outstanding finance?
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