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APY 455T

1978 Ford Escort

White Petrol 1993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Mar 2016
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

61,427 mi
Last recorded61,427 miles
Recorded on28 Mar 2015
Typical for 1978 Ford Escort49,614 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAPY 455T
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year1978
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,993cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Fail 28 Mar 2015 61,427 miles

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 28 Mar 2015 61,427 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2013 61,427 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2011 61,427 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2010 61,427 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2009 61,427 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

slight play in steering rack

Fail 11 Dec 2009 61,427 miles

Offside Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Indicator tell tale inoperative (1.4.A.2a)

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Steering column top mounting bracket insecure (2.1.2d)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

n/s/r tyre under inflated

Pass 16 Apr 2008 61,387 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 10 Apr 2008 61,384 miles

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

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

Offside Indicator tell tale inoperative (1.4.A.2a)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 14 Apr 2007 61,350 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2006 61,112 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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APY 455T is a 1978 Ford Escort in White with a 1,993cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 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 APY 455T, 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 APY 455T registered?

APY 455T is a 1978 Ford Escort, first registered on 11 December 1978.

Is APY 455T safe to buy?

The MOT history for APY 455T shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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