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AKN 604T

1978 Ford Escort

Gold Petrol 1098cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Oct 2020
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

64,226 mi
Last recorded64,226 miles
Recorded on12 Apr 2019
Typical for 1978 Ford Escort49,614 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAKN 604T
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year1978
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,098cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 12 Apr 2019 64,226 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2018 64,053 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2017 63,484 miles

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

Pass 20 Apr 2016 62,638 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2015 61,982 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2014 61,280 miles

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

Fail 23 Apr 2014 61,280 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 24 Apr 2013 59,305 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2012 59,147 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Pass 25 Apr 2012 59,147 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2011 57,756 miles

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)

Pass 30 Apr 2010 56,490 miles

offside front brake binding very slightly when inspected

Pass 18 Mar 2008 55,200 miles

slight play in the offside steering rack end,not excessive at time of test

Pass 27 Mar 2007 52,976 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2006 50,996 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

both sides sill panels corroded

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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AKN 604T is a 1978 Ford Escort in Gold with a 1,098cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 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 AKN 604T, 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 AKN 604T registered?

AKN 604T is a 1978 Ford Escort, first registered on 8 September 1978.

Is AKN 604T safe to buy?

The MOT history for AKN 604T shows 15 tests with a 86.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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