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WJB 212T

1978 Ford Escort

Red Petrol 1993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Sep 2021
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

44,696 mi
Last recorded44,696 miles
Recorded on4 May 2022
Typical for 1978 Ford Escort49,614 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWJB 212T
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year1978
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,993cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Fail 4 May 2022 44,696 miles
Fail 3 May 2022 44,641 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2022 44,267 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2019 42,666 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2018 41,615 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2010 31,081 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2009 29,541 miles

n/s front brake pipe poor position

poor repare too floor

Pass 22 Feb 2008 41,774 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

n/s and o/s outer sills and rear inner wheel arches to floors showing welding repairs and heavily undersealed no corrosion found

slight play in prop-shaft universal joint

Fail 21 Jan 2008 41,729 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

n/s and o/s outer sills and rear inner wheel arches to floors showing welding repairs but heavily undersealed no corrosion found

slight play in prop-shaft universal joint

Pass 7 Jun 2006 41,613 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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WJB 212T is a 1978 Ford Escort in Red with a 1,993cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 WJB 212T, 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.

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What year was WJB 212T registered?

WJB 212T is a 1978 Ford Escort, first registered on 1 August 1978.

Is WJB 212T safe to buy?

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