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WOC 220T

1978 Ford Escort

Beige Petrol 1298cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Aug 2018
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

41,017 mi
Last recorded41,017 miles
Recorded on10 Aug 2017
Typical for 1978 Ford Escort49,614 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWOC 220T
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year1978
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,298cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 10 Aug 2017 41,017 miles
Pass 10 May 2016 39,222 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2012 31,211 miles

Hole is offside flooring, not within any prescribed area.

Pass 7 Dec 2011 22,773 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2010 10,547 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2009 3,027 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2009 3,027 miles

Nearside Front passenger seat insecure (6.2.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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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WOC 220T is a 1978 Ford Escort in Beige with a 1,298cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 WOC 220T, 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 WOC 220T registered?

WOC 220T is a 1978 Ford Escort, first registered on 1 August 1978.

Is WOC 220T safe to buy?

The MOT history for WOC 220T 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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