MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
51,258 miAbove average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
some corrosion on n/s/front inner wing
Nearside Front Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)
Nearside Front Coil spring not correctly located (2.4.C.2)
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Nearside Front Suspension arm locating pin retaining device not properly locked (2.4.G.3b)
Nearside Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)
Offside Front Coil spring not correctly located (2.4.C.2)
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)
Nearside Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e)
Offside Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e)
How Reliable is the Ford Escort?
Based on 4,961,191 MOT tests across 821,553 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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WRO 748M is a 1974 Ford Escort in Red with a 1,100cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.
Across all 1974 Ford Escort models, the average MOT pass rate is 84.1% with a typical mileage of 42,721 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 WRO 748M, 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 52 years old, this Ford Escort is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.
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What year was WRO 748M registered?
WRO 748M is a 1974 Ford Escort, first registered on 1 May 1974.
Is WRO 748M safe to buy?
The MOT history for WRO 748M shows 12 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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