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competition vehicle
Parking brake lever worked at time of test
Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Parking brake lever insecure (3.1.3b)
Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
THE OSR AND NSR BRAKE CALIPAR MOUNTS TO THE AXLE LOOK POORLY FITTED
Nearside Front Mechanical brake component locking device insecure (3.5.1l)
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Mechanical brake component locking device insecure (3.5.1l)
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Parking brake is not capable of being maintained in operation by direct mechanical action only (3.1.2)
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Parking brake not fitted on at least two wheels (3.1.1)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)
Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)
Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)
NS DIP BEAM PATTERN POOR
OS INDICATOOR TELL TALE LIGHT IS NOT WORN BUT AUDIDLE ONE IS
PASSED HC AT REVS
THE OS REVERSE LIGHT IS ON AT TIMES
THE OSR AND NSR BRAKE CALIPAR MOUNTS TO THE AXLE LOOK POORLY FITTED
converted to a rally car
Offside Rear Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1)
How Reliable is the Ford Escort?
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WEV 703S is a 1977 Ford Escort in Green with a 2,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 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 WEV 703S, 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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What year was WEV 703S registered?
WEV 703S is a 1977 Ford Escort, first registered on 4 October 1977.
Is WEV 703S safe to buy?
The MOT history for WEV 703S shows 18 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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