MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
11,388 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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slight play in both front wheel bearings
Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Handbrake cable resting on exhaust
Oil leak
Steering wheel slightly loose
o/s/f brake pipe has a sharp bend in it
Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
front brake pad retaining devices need attention.
rear axle brake pipe clips needs attention.
Nearside Brake linkage locking device missing (3.5.1l)
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Nearside Rear Passenger's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)
Rear Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1)
Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
front brake pad retaining devices need attention.
rear body edges need attention.(bumper area)
How Reliable is the Ford Escort?
Based on 4,961,191 MOT tests across 821,553 vehicles.
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WYW 493T is a 1978 Ford Escort in Blue with a 1,300cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.
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 WYW 493T, 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 WYW 493T registered?
WYW 493T is a 1978 Ford Escort, first registered on 5 August 1978.
Is WYW 493T safe to buy?
The MOT history for WYW 493T shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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