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COO 600T

1978 Ford Escort

Yellow Petrol 1993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Apr 2019
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

94,299 mi
Last recorded94,299 miles
Recorded on29 Mar 2018
Typical for 1978 Ford Escort49,614 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCOO 600T
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year1978
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,993cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 29 Mar 2018 94,299 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2017 93,784 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2016 93,202 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2015 92,772 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2014 92,254 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2013 91,556 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2011 90,409 miles

slight brake imbalance on front

Fail 2 Apr 2011 90,409 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

slight brake imbalance on front

Pass 7 Apr 2010 89,725 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2009 88,890 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2008 87,956 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2007 86,658 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2006 96,354 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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COO 600T is a 1978 Ford Escort in Yellow with a 1,993cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 COO 600T, 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 COO 600T registered?

COO 600T is a 1978 Ford Escort, first registered on 10 August 1978.

Is COO 600T safe to buy?

The MOT history for COO 600T shows 13 tests with a 92.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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