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WVW 684S

1977 Ford Escort

White Petrol 1298cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Aug 2017
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

83,585 mi
Last recorded83,585 miles
Recorded on16 Aug 2017
Typical for 1977 Ford Escort47,357 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWVW 684S
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year1977
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,298cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Fail 16 Aug 2017 83,585 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Steering rack damaged but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Pass 10 Aug 2016 329,735 miles

Nearside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 15 Aug 2015 82,727 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2014 82,251 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2014 82,251 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Rear Body has a projection caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Pass 17 Sep 2013 81,437 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2013 81,437 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Steering arm damaged and unserviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 28 Aug 2012 80,318 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2011 80,273 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Oil leak

Pass 7 Jul 2010 80,104 miles

car genaral rusty

Pass 29 Jun 2009 79,774 miles

Oil leak

Pass 8 Jul 2008 79,515 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2007 79,268 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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WVW 684S is a 1977 Ford Escort in White with a 1,298cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

Across all 1977 Ford Escort models, the average MOT pass rate is 85.2% with a typical mileage of 47,357 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 WVW 684S, 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 49 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 WVW 684S registered?

WVW 684S is a 1977 Ford Escort, first registered on 11 November 1977.

Is WVW 684S safe to buy?

The MOT history for WVW 684S shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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