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APA 269T

1978 Ford Escort

Black Petrol 2000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Apr 2015
Tests7 (7 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

24,140 mi
Last recorded24,140 miles
Recorded on10 Apr 2014
Typical for 1978 Ford Escort49,614 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAPA 269T
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year1978
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,000cc

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MOT History

7 pass
Pass 10 Apr 2014 24,140 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2011 24,140 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2010 24,033 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2009 23,609 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2008 23,462 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Pass 26 Jul 2007 22,314 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2006 21,265 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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APA 269T is a 1978 Ford Escort in Black with a 2,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 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 APA 269T, 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 APA 269T registered?

APA 269T is a 1978 Ford Escort, first registered on 31 October 1978.

Is APA 269T safe to buy?

The MOT history for APA 269T shows 7 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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