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WOA 287T

1978 Ford Escort

Black Petrol 1993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Aug 2020
Tests14 (13 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.9%

Mileage

43,444 mi
Last recorded43,444 miles
Recorded on22 Aug 2019
Typical for 1978 Ford Escort49,614 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWOA 287T
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year1978
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,993cc

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MOT History

13 pass 1 fail
Pass 22 Aug 2019 43,444 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2018 43,175 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2017 43,049 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2016 42,864 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2015 42,583 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2014 42,336 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2013 42,000 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2013 41,979 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 22 Jun 2012 41,465 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2011 41,093 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2010 40,799 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 13 Sep 2007 40,405 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2006 39,630 miles

major modifications to rear brakes

offside rear boot floor starting to corrode

Pass 30 Aug 2005 38,968 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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WOA 287T is a 1978 Ford Escort in Black with a 1,993cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.9%.

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 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 WOA 287T, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was WOA 287T registered?

WOA 287T is a 1978 Ford Escort, first registered on 1 August 1978.

Is WOA 287T safe to buy?

The MOT history for WOA 287T shows 14 tests with a 92.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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