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WOM 627T

1978 Ford Escort

Blue Petrol 1993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jul 2025
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

Typical for 1978 Ford Escort49,614 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWOM 627T
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year1978
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,993cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Jul 2024
Fail 15 Jul 2024

Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))

Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 3 Apr 2023

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 26 Apr 2022

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 30 Apr 2021

vehicle highly modified for motor sport

Pass 8 Mar 2019

vehicle highly modified for motorsport

Pass 19 Feb 2018

Vehicle heavily modified for motorsport

Pass 6 Feb 2017

All fuel and brake lines inside car

Full roll cage fixed seats and harnesses

Heavily modified rally car

hand brake cables thin

Pass 27 Jan 2016

fixed seats / 3'' harnesses brake & fuel lines inside

full roll cage

heavily modified stage rally car

Pass 31 Jan 2015
Pass 16 Mar 2013

advanced corrosion on n/s lower floor pam

advanced corrosion on o/s front floor pan

Pass 30 Mar 2012
Fail 30 Mar 2012

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 9 Apr 2011 177,841 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2011 177,841 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 13 Apr 2010 177,837 miles

play in steering rack o/s

Pass 4 Jul 2008 17,783 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2007 67,122 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2006

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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WOM 627T is a 1978 Ford Escort in Blue with a 1,993cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 WOM 627T, 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

How do I check the history of WOM 627T?

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What year was WOM 627T registered?

WOM 627T is a 1978 Ford Escort, first registered on 10 August 1978.

Is WOM 627T safe to buy?

The MOT history for WOM 627T shows 19 tests with a 84.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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