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WMT 151M

1974 Ford Escort

Beige Petrol 1300cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Sep 2026
Tests16 (15 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.8%

Mileage

43,520 mi
Last recorded43,520 miles
Recorded on18 Sep 2025
Typical for 1974 Ford Escort42,721 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWMT 151M
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year1974
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,300cc

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MOT History

15 pass 1 fail
Pass 18 Sep 2025 43,520 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2024 43,396 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2023 43,325 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2022 42,791 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2021 42,614 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2020 42,358 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2019 42,276 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2018 42,067 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2018 42,064 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 16 Oct 2017 41,766 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2016 41,147 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2015 40,896 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2014 39,785 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2013 38,906 miles

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

Pass 4 Oct 2012 37,651 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2011 36,241 miles

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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WMT 151M is a 1974 Ford Escort in Beige with a 1,300cc 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 WMT 151M, 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 WMT 151M registered?

WMT 151M is a 1974 Ford Escort, first registered on 19 June 1974.

Is WMT 151M safe to buy?

The MOT history for WMT 151M 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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