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WTB 321M

1974 Ford Escort

Green Petrol 2000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Nov 2020
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

23,876 mi
Last recorded23,876 miles
Recorded on1 Jun 2019
Typical for 1974 Ford Escort42,721 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWTB 321M
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year1974
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,000cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 1 Jun 2019 23,876 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2017 23,622 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2016 23,155 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2015 22,808 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2010 22,513 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2009 21,698 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2008 21,428 miles
Pass 26 May 2007 20,366 miles

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

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

high brake imbalancebetween both front brakes 19%

oil leaking from gearbox

Fail 23 May 2007 20,342 miles

Nearside Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

high brake imbalance between both front brakes 19%

oil leaking from gearbox

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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WTB 321M is a 1974 Ford Escort in Green with a 2,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 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 WTB 321M, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was WTB 321M registered?

WTB 321M is a 1974 Ford Escort, first registered on 6 June 1974.

Is WTB 321M safe to buy?

The MOT history for WTB 321M shows 9 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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