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43,743 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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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))
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))
Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn offside and nearside (5.3.4 (a) (i))
2 lower bell housing bolts to sump missing
Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
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))
Oil leak, but not excessive Sump plug (8.4.1 (a) (i))
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)
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?
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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?
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