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WLM 380M

1974 Ford Escort

Red Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jun 2023
Tests16 (15 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.8%

Mileage

42,958 mi
Last recorded42,958 miles
Recorded on16 Jun 2022
Typical for 1974 Ford Escort42,721 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWLM 380M
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year1974
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

15 pass 1 fail
Pass 16 Jun 2022 42,958 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Mar 2021 41,744 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stone chip (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Feb 2020 41,313 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Feb 2019 40,509 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Feb 2018 39,358 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 24 Feb 2017 38,301 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 26 Feb 2016 37,060 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 27 Feb 2015 35,791 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 28 Feb 2014 34,478 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2013 33,047 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

minor damage to the nearside outer sill

small oil leak from propshaft seal

Pass 8 Feb 2012 31,515 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Oil leak

minor damage to the nearside outer sill

slight play within the nearside of the steering rack

Pass 17 Jan 2011 30,059 miles

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

headlamp covers fitted at the time of the test

slight play within the nearside of the steering rack

Pass 13 Feb 2010 27,695 miles

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

fuel cap seal starting to perish

minor damage to the nearside outer sill

slight play within the nearside of the steering rack

Pass 11 Feb 2009 25,882 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2008 23,949 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2008 23,949 miles

Nearside Rear An item not tested (Manual)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear An item not tested (Manual)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Offside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

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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WLM 380M is a 1974 Ford Escort in Red with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.8%.

Across all 1974 Ford Escort models, the average MOT pass rate is 84.1% with a typical mileage of 42,721 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 WLM 380M, 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 52 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 WLM 380M registered?

WLM 380M is a 1974 Ford Escort, first registered on 4 July 1974.

Is WLM 380M safe to buy?

The MOT history for WLM 380M shows 16 tests with a 93.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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