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WSP 247T

1978 Ford Escort

White Petrol 1993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Apr 2027
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

43,743 mi
Last recorded43,743 miles
Recorded on16 Apr 2026
Typical for 1978 Ford Escort49,614 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWSP 247T
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year1978
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,993cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 16 Apr 2026 43,743 miles

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

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt slight split in boot (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 13 Apr 2026 43,698 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt slight split in boot (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Apr 2025 41,782 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2025 41,782 miles

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 16 Apr 2024 37,982 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2023 34,206 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2022 30,690 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2021 28,941 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2021 28,896 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn offside and nearside (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Apr 2020 27,972 miles

2 lower bell housing bolts to sump missing

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Fail 20 Apr 2020 27,972 miles

2 lower bell housing bolts to sump missing

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Pass 25 Mar 2019 24,007 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive Sump plug (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Mar 2018 20,238 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2017 17,606 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2017 17,605 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases at front joint (7.1.2)

Pass 24 Mar 2016 14,060 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2015 11,627 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2014 10,158 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2014 10,158 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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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WSP 247T 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 68.4%.

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 WSP 247T, 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 WSP 247T registered?

WSP 247T is a 1978 Ford Escort, first registered on 24 August 1978.

Is WSP 247T safe to buy?

The MOT history for WSP 247T shows 19 tests with a 68.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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