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WJT 36S

1978 Ford Escort

White Petrol 1593cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Sep 2018
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

33,000 mi
Last recorded33,000 miles
Recorded on27 Sep 2017
Typical for 1978 Ford Escort49,614 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWJT 36S
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year1978
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,593cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 27 Sep 2017 33,000 miles

Nearside Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear tyre perished

body has corrosion but not in prescribed areas

Pass 22 Sep 2016 32,994 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Brake pipe slightly corroded both rear (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

excessive corrosion on offside front floor but not in a prescribed area

Pass 14 Sep 2015 32,986 miles

slight corrosion on body

slight corrosion on rear brake pipes

Pass 11 Sep 2014 32,965 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2013 32,956 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

slight bind on nearside fronrt brake

Pass 27 Jul 2012 32,882 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Offside Rear rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Pass 28 Jul 2011 32,702 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 29 Jul 2010 32,632 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2009 32,527 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2008 32,263 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2007 32,256 miles

nsf chassis starting to corrode

suspension components starting to corrode

Fail 28 Mar 2006 32,227 miles

Nearside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

front suspension assembly has excessive surface corrosion

Pass 28 Mar 2006 32,227 miles

front suspension assembly has excessive surface corrosion

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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WJT 36S is a 1978 Ford Escort in White with a 1,593cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 WJT 36S, 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 WJT 36S registered?

WJT 36S is a 1978 Ford Escort, first registered on 5 April 1978.

Is WJT 36S safe to buy?

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