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WKK 447S

1978 Ford Escort

Red Petrol 1593cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jul 2018
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

81,736 mi
Last recorded81,736 miles
Recorded on25 Jul 2017
Typical for 1978 Ford Escort49,614 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWKK 447S
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year1978
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,593cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 25 Jul 2017 81,736 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2016 81,215 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2015 79,254 miles

offside front wheel bearing slightly noisey but not rough when rotated

Pass 31 Jul 2014 67,767 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2011 68,751 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2010 65,008 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 14 Apr 2009 60,872 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2008 54,398 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2007 51,825 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2006 69,014 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2006 69,003 miles

Nearside Outer Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Suspension arm has excessive play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

Offside Outer Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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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WKK 447S is a 1978 Ford Escort in Red with a 1,593cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 WKK 447S, 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 WKK 447S registered?

WKK 447S is a 1978 Ford Escort, first registered on 18 April 1978.

Is WKK 447S safe to buy?

The MOT history for WKK 447S shows 11 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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