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WKK 673S

1978 Ford Escort

Yellow Petrol 2000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jun 2016
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

3 mi
Last recorded3 miles
Recorded on4 Jun 2015
Typical for 1978 Ford Escort49,614 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWKK 673S
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year1978
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,000cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Jun 2015 3 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2012 53,966 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

hazard switch sticking

washers poor

Fail 23 Mar 2012 53,958 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

hazard switch sticking

washers poor

Pass 1 May 2010 53,960 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2010 53,958 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Seat belt insecurely fixed to the vehicles structure (5.2.1a)

Offside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Seat belt insecurely fixed to the vehicles structure (5.2.1a)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

boot floor full of water

speedo cable fooling exhaust

Pass 1 Nov 2008 53,942 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2007 93,946 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2006 93,423 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2006 93,409 miles

Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Offside Rear Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

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

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

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 673S is a 1978 Ford Escort in Yellow with a 2,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 WKK 673S, 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

How do I check the history of WKK 673S?

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What year was WKK 673S registered?

WKK 673S is a 1978 Ford Escort, first registered on 21 January 1978.

Is WKK 673S safe to buy?

The MOT history for WKK 673S shows 9 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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