MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
24,115 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Oil leak
Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
corrosion hole in floor above exhaust almost to excess
nearside rear wheel and brake area very wet? further investigation required
offside rear wheel arch corroded and small hole
rear brake application uneven almost to excess
rear wheels very hard to rotate
vehicle very corroded maybe to excess with further investigation
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Oil leak
Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
corrosion hole in floor above exhaust almost to excess
nearside rear wheel and brake area very wet? further investigation required
offside rear wheel arch corroded and small hole
rear brake application uneven almost to excess
rear wheels very hard to rotate
vehicle very corroded maybe to excess with further investigation
How Reliable is the Ford Escort?
Based on 4,961,191 MOT tests across 821,553 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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AGN 818S is a 1978 Ford Escort in Red with a 1,993cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.
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 AGN 818S, 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
How do I check the history of AGN 818S?
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What year was AGN 818S registered?
AGN 818S is a 1978 Ford Escort, first registered on 27 January 1978.
Is AGN 818S safe to buy?
The MOT history for AGN 818S shows 2 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
Does AGN 818S have outstanding finance?
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