MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
35,080 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Nearside Front Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)
Offside Front Upper Steering component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.2.C.1h)
Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
offside rear tyre starting to perish on side wall.
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
How Reliable is the Ford Escort?
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WFV 47V is a 1979 Ford Escort in Red with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.
Across all 1979 Ford Escort models, the average MOT pass rate is 83.7% with a typical mileage of 49,279 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 WFV 47V, 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 47 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 WFV 47V?
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What year was WFV 47V registered?
WFV 47V is a 1979 Ford Escort, first registered on 1 November 1979.
Is WFV 47V safe to buy?
The MOT history for WFV 47V shows 4 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
Does WFV 47V have outstanding finance?
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