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WRM 770S

1978 Ford Escort

White Petrol 1993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 May 2027
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

13,986 mi
Last recorded13,986 miles
Recorded on6 May 2026
Typical for 1978 Ford Escort49,614 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWRM 770S
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year1978
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,993cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 May 2026 13,986 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2025 13,866 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2024 12,680 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2023 12,562 miles
Pass 15 May 2022 12,548 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2021 12,467 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2020 12,337 miles
Pass 7 May 2019 11,664 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2018 11,300 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2017 10,824 miles
Pass 16 May 2016 9,620 miles
Fail 16 May 2016 9,620 miles

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

Pass 23 Apr 2015 8,361 miles
Fail 3 May 2014 7,311 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 3 May 2014 7,311 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 4 May 2013 6,164 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2012 4,301 miles

Exhaust engine idle speed too high (7.3.A.2a)

Pass 27 Apr 2012 4,301 miles
Pass 6 May 2011 3,298 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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WRM 770S is a 1978 Ford Escort in White 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 WRM 770S, 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 WRM 770S registered?

WRM 770S is a 1978 Ford Escort, first registered on 4 May 1978.

Is WRM 770S safe to buy?

The MOT history for WRM 770S 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.

Does WRM 770S have outstanding finance?

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