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ADG 277T

1978 Ford Escort

Orange Petrol 1993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jun 2019
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

81,519 mi
Last recorded81,519 miles
Recorded on25 May 2018
Typical for 1978 Ford Escort49,614 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationADG 277T
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year1978
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,993cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 25 May 2018 81,519 miles
Pass 19 May 2017 81,169 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2016 80,731 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2015 80,555 miles
Pass 7 May 2014 80,364 miles
Pass 3 May 2013 76,673 miles
Pass 2 May 2012 79,781 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2011 79,518 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2010 79,196 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2009 78,773 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

rear silencer corroded and leaking slightly.

Pass 25 Apr 2008 78,182 miles

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

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

Pass 31 Jul 2006 77,973 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2006 77,972 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.6.D2)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

front crossmember corroded and damaged

steering rack worn nearside

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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ADG 277T is a 1978 Ford Escort in Orange with a 1,993cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 ADG 277T, 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 ADG 277T registered?

ADG 277T is a 1978 Ford Escort, first registered on 1 August 1978.

Is ADG 277T safe to buy?

The MOT history for ADG 277T shows 13 tests with a 92.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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