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WNO 552S

1977 Ford Escort

Red Petrol 1993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jul 2016
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

97,548 mi
Last recorded97,548 miles
Recorded on2 Jul 2015
Typical for 1977 Ford Escort47,357 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWNO 552S
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year1977
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,993cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 2 Jul 2015 97,548 miles

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

Fail 1 Jul 2014 97,089 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm which is adjustable, locking device insecure (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear Lower Torque/reaction arm has a slightly deteriorated synthetic bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm which is adjustable, locking device insecure (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Lower Torque/reaction arm has a slightly deteriorated synthetic bush (2.4.G.2)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 1 Jul 2014 97,089 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Torque/reaction arm has a slightly deteriorated synthetic bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Lower Torque/reaction arm has a slightly deteriorated synthetic bush (2.4.G.2)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 27 Jun 2013 96,661 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Standard fitment seat belt missing

Pass 21 Jun 2012 96,313 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 1 Jul 2011 95,842 miles

Nearside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Pass 9 Jul 2005 95,763 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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WNO 552S is a 1977 Ford Escort in Red with a 1,993cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 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 WNO 552S, 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.

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What year was WNO 552S registered?

WNO 552S is a 1977 Ford Escort, first registered on 1 November 1977.

Is WNO 552S safe to buy?

The MOT history for WNO 552S shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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