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AMX 441T

1978 Ford Escort

White Petrol 1993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Nov 2026
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

734 mi
Last recorded734 miles
Recorded on13 Nov 2025
Typical for 1978 Ford Escort49,614 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAMX 441T
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year1978
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,993cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 Nov 2025 734 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2024 720 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2023 498 miles

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Nov 2022 390 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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Pass 18 Dec 2021 14 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2020 3,915 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2019 3,915 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 7 Jun 2018 3,913 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 26 May 2017 3,338 miles

Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 10 Jun 2016 2,484 miles

Oil leak ()

Fail 9 Jun 2016 2,484 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber detached (2.7.2b)

Oil leak ()

Pass 17 Jul 2015 783 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2014 99,018 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2013 97,633 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2012 95,176 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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AMX 441T is a 1978 Ford Escort in White with a 1,993cc 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 AMX 441T, 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 AMX 441T registered?

AMX 441T is a 1978 Ford Escort, first registered on 21 August 1978.

Is AMX 441T safe to buy?

The MOT history for AMX 441T 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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