MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
17,784 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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slight play in n/s and o/s steering arms
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
extensive welding carried out to underside
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)
Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Offside Front Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)
Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
How Reliable is the Ford Escort?
Based on 4,961,191 MOT tests across 821,553 vehicles.
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AJA 23T is a 1978 Ford Escort in Black with a 1,993cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.
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 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 AJA 23T, 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 AJA 23T registered?
AJA 23T is a 1978 Ford Escort, first registered on 4 September 1978.
Is AJA 23T safe to buy?
The MOT history for AJA 23T shows 3 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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