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WHJ 902S

1978 Ford Escort

Blue Petrol 1993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Mar 2027
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

Typical for 1978 Ford Escort49,614 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWHJ 902S
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year1978
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,993cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Mar 2026
Pass 24 Sep 2024
Pass 17 Sep 2023
Pass 14 Jun 2022
Pass 10 Jun 2021
Pass 25 Jun 2019
Fail 25 Jun 2019

Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 7 Apr 2018
Pass 8 Apr 2017
Pass 26 Aug 2015
Fail 9 Aug 2014

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 9 Aug 2014
Pass 24 Sep 2013 9,415 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2013 9,415 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 15 Sep 2012
Pass 24 Sep 2011 9,249 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2010 9,249 miles
Pass 5 May 2009 9,249 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2008 9,249 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2007 9,249 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2007 9,249 miles

Front Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Parking brake is not capable of being maintained in operation by direct mechanical action only (3.1.2)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 8 Mar 2006 9,249 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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WHJ 902S is a 1978 Ford Escort in Blue with a 1,993cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 WHJ 902S, 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 WHJ 902S registered?

WHJ 902S is a 1978 Ford Escort, first registered on 9 January 1978.

Is WHJ 902S safe to buy?

The MOT history for WHJ 902S shows 22 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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