MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
79,424 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Vehicle Details
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
modified
Centre Brake pipe slightly chafed (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
How Reliable is the Ford Escort?
Based on 4,961,191 MOT tests across 821,553 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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APA 271T is a 1978 Ford Escort in Black with a 1,599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 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 271T, 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.
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What year was APA 271T registered?
APA 271T is a 1978 Ford Escort, first registered on 9 November 1978.
Is APA 271T safe to buy?
The MOT history for APA 271T shows 4 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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