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AFA 234S

1978 Ford Escort

Green Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 May 2019
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

248 mi
Last recorded248 miles
Recorded on31 May 2018
Typical for 1978 Ford Escort49,614 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAFA 234S
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year1978
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 31 May 2018 248 miles
Pass 24 May 2017 248 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2016 100,248 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2015 248 miles

nearside mirror glass missing

Fail 18 Mar 2015 248 miles

Front Intermediate drop arm insecure (2.2.B.1a)

Front Steering retaining device missing (2.2.C.1g)

Front Tie bar/rod locating pin insecure (2.4.G.3a)

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut damaged and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

nearside mirror glass missing

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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AFA 234S is a 1978 Ford Escort in Green with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 AFA 234S, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was AFA 234S registered?

AFA 234S is a 1978 Ford Escort, first registered on 19 June 1978.

Is AFA 234S safe to buy?

The MOT history for AFA 234S shows 5 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does AFA 234S have outstanding finance?

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