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WEV 703S

1977 Ford Escort

Green Petrol 2000cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Jul 2027
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

Typical for 1977 Ford Escort47,357 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWEV 703S
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year1977
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,000cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Jul 2026
Pass 24 Aug 2021
Pass 12 Aug 2020
Pass 6 Aug 2019

competition vehicle

Pass 1 Aug 2018
Pass 19 Aug 2017
Pass 8 Jul 2016

Parking brake lever worked at time of test

Pass 18 Apr 2015 95,860 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 18 Apr 2015 95,860 miles

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)

Pass 5 Oct 2013 98,552 miles

THE OSR AND NSR BRAKE CALIPAR MOUNTS TO THE AXLE LOOK POORLY FITTED

Fail 24 Sep 2013 98,552 miles

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

Pass 5 Oct 2012 98,431 miles

converted to a rally car

Pass 21 Sep 2011 98,221 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2010 97,824 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1)

Pass 21 Jul 2010 97,824 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2009 13,101 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2008 12,701 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2007 12,092 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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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.

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