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AKK 93T

1978 Ford Escort

Blue Petrol 1300cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Aug 2014
Tests4 (4 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

39,303 mi
Last recorded39,303 miles
Recorded on30 Aug 2013
Typical for 1978 Ford Escort49,614 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAKK 93T
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year1978
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,300cc

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MOT History

4 pass
Pass 30 Aug 2013 39,303 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2012 38,390 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2011 35,740 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2010 34,206 miles

Brake master cylinder fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1e)

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Battery insecure

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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AKK 93T is a 1978 Ford Escort in Blue with a 1,300cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 AKK 93T, 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 AKK 93T registered?

AKK 93T is a 1978 Ford Escort, first registered on 1 August 1978.

Is AKK 93T safe to buy?

The MOT history for AKK 93T shows 4 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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