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WJH 316T

1978 Ford Escort

Black Petrol 1993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Jul 2027
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

22,219 mi
Last recorded22,219 miles
Recorded on4 Jul 2026
Typical for 1978 Ford Escort49,614 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Ford
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWJH 316T
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year1978
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,993cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 4 Jul 2026 22,219 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2025 21,312 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2020 18,093 miles

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 29 Jun 2020 18,093 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 31 Oct 2009 18,011 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 31 Oct 2009 18,011 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 25 Oct 2008 92,475 miles
Pass 12 May 2007 94,110 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2006 92,476 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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WJH 316T is a 1978 Ford Escort in Black with a 1,993cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 WJH 316T, 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 WJH 316T registered?

WJH 316T is a 1978 Ford Escort, first registered on 1 August 1978.

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