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ALY 523S

1978 Ford Escort

Black Petrol 1298cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Jun 2027
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

27,214 mi
Last recorded27,214 miles
Recorded on3 Jun 2026
Typical for 1978 Ford Escort49,614 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationALY 523S
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year1978
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,298cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 3 Jun 2026 27,214 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2017 27,137 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2013 27,081 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2013 27,080 miles

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 14 Aug 2006 26,649 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2005 26,331 miles

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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ALY 523S is a 1978 Ford Escort in Black with a 1,298cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 ALY 523S, 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 ALY 523S?

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What year was ALY 523S registered?

ALY 523S is a 1978 Ford Escort, first registered on 23 June 1978.

Is ALY 523S safe to buy?

The MOT history for ALY 523S shows 6 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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