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WRU 761S

1978 Ford Escort

Green Petrol 1993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Sep 2022
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

Typical for 1978 Ford Escort49,614 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWRU 761S
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year1978
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,993cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 3 Sep 2021
Pass 19 Jul 2019

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

Nearside Front Inner tie rod end has slight play

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

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner tie rod end has slight play

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

Pass 15 Jun 2018

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

Nearside Front Inner tie rod end has slight play

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

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

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner tie rod end has slight play

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

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

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

Pass 27 May 2017

Nearside Front Inner Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Front Inner Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 3 Jun 2016 805 miles

under seal under car covering under components

Pass 16 May 2015 169 miles

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

front n/s wheel buckled

play in rear n/s wheel

Fail 15 May 2015 160 miles

Front registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

Indicator switch insecure (1.4.A.1)

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not fitted (1.1.C.1b)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Track rod end ball pin shank loose (2.2.B.1c)

Offside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

front n/s wheel buckled

play in rear n/s wheel

Pass 11 Apr 2014 87,468 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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WRU 761S is a 1978 Ford Escort in Green with a 1,993cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 WRU 761S, 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.

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What year was WRU 761S registered?

WRU 761S is a 1978 Ford Escort, first registered on 5 May 1978.

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