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WMS 920R

1977 Ford Escort

Green Petrol 1599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Feb 2017
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

62,663 mi
Last recorded62,663 miles
Recorded on11 Feb 2016
Typical for 1977 Ford Escort47,357 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWMS 920R
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year1977
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,599cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 11 Feb 2016 62,663 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2012 62,595 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Pass 8 Jun 2012 62,595 miles
Pass 30 May 2011 62,428 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 2 Jun 2010 62,301 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 3 Jun 2009 61,816 miles

Offside Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Pass 3 Jun 2008 61,516 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Fail 3 Jun 2008 61,516 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer missing (7.2.4c)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

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

Pass 4 May 2007 60,405 miles
Pass 26 May 2006 60,166 miles

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

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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WMS 920R is a 1977 Ford Escort in Green with a 1,599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 1977 Ford Escort models, the average MOT pass rate is 85.2% with a typical mileage of 47,357 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 WMS 920R, 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 49 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 WMS 920R registered?

WMS 920R is a 1977 Ford Escort, first registered on 1 January 1977.

Is WMS 920R safe to buy?

The MOT history for WMS 920R shows 10 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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