MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
99,908 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Offside Front Hydraulic brake calliper insecurely mounted (1.1.16 (c) (i))
Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
Oil leak ()
Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)
Offside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)
Offside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)
Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
Oil leak ()
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)
Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
Nearside Front Wheel insecure (4.2.A.1c) DANGEROUS
Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)
Nearside Front Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1)
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)
Oil leak
some corrosion to os/ns chassis
Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off (1.4.B.1f)
Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)
Offside Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)
some corrosion to os/ns chassis
How Reliable is the Ford Escort?
Based on 4,961,191 MOT tests across 821,553 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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WMT 479T is a 1978 Ford Escort in White with a 1,298cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.
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 WMT 479T, 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 WMT 479T registered?
WMT 479T is a 1978 Ford Escort, first registered on 1 October 1978.
Is WMT 479T safe to buy?
The MOT history for WMT 479T shows 14 tests with a 57.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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