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WOP 205T

1978 Ford Escort

White Petrol 1993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Sep 2024
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

47,190 mi
Last recorded47,190 miles
Recorded on12 Sep 2023
Typical for 1978 Ford Escort49,614 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWOP 205T
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year1978
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,993cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 12 Sep 2023 47,190 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2022 47,190 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre to rear joint (6.1.2 (a))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective Silencer (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 16 Sep 2021 47,190 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

front number plate damaged

Pass 16 Sep 2019 47,190 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2018 47,190 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

nearside front tyre cracking

nearside rear tyre cracking

offside front tyre cracking

offside rear tyre cracking

Pass 2 Mar 2017 47,290 miles

Both front cracking

Both rear tyres cracking

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slight play

Offside Front Wheel bearing play

Pass 4 Mar 2016 47,190 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2014 47,190 miles

cracking to tyres

Fail 17 Oct 2013 47,190 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

cracks to front tyres

Pass 17 Oct 2013 47,190 miles

cracks to front tyres

Pass 11 Oct 2012 47,190 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2011 47,190 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 10 Oct 2011 47,190 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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WOP 205T is a 1978 Ford Escort in White with a 1,993cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 WOP 205T, 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 WOP 205T registered?

WOP 205T is a 1978 Ford Escort, first registered on 31 August 1978.

Is WOP 205T safe to buy?

The MOT history for WOP 205T shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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