MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
97,548 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
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)
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)
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
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Nearside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing
Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing
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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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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