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ANF 899T

1978 Ford Escort

Blue Petrol 1298cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 May 2019
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

57,563 mi
Last recorded57,563 miles
Recorded on14 May 2018
Typical for 1978 Ford Escort49,614 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationANF 899T
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year1978
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,298cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 14 May 2018 57,563 miles
Pass 10 May 2017 56,872 miles
Pass 20 May 2016 55,873 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 13 May 2015 55,416 miles

Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 14 May 2014 54,766 miles
Pass 7 May 2013 54,356 miles
Pass 12 May 2012 53,757 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2011 53,643 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Brake linkage worn but not seriously weakened (3.5.1e)

Pass 8 Apr 2010 53,310 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2010 53,310 miles

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

Pass 5 May 2009 53,095 miles
Pass 1 May 2008 52,162 miles

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 26 Apr 2007 51,178 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2007 51,164 miles

Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Nearside Vehicle structure has an inadequate repair, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Offside Vehicle structure has an inadequate repair, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Rear Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3) DANGEROUS

Battery insecure

Nearside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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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ANF 899T is a 1978 Ford Escort in Blue with a 1,298cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 ANF 899T, 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 ANF 899T registered?

ANF 899T is a 1978 Ford Escort, first registered on 13 September 1978.

Is ANF 899T safe to buy?

The MOT history for ANF 899T shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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