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COO 701T

1978 Ford Escort

Green Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Aug 2018
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

91,625 mi
Last recorded91,625 miles
Recorded on1 Sep 2017
Typical for 1978 Ford Escort49,614 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCOO 701T
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year1978
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 1 Sep 2017 91,625 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2016 90,959 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2015 90,697 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2014 90,576 miles

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 29 Jul 2013 89,164 miles

Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Front Torque/reaction arm has a slightly deteriorated rubber bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Leaf spring modified but not seriously weakened (2.4.A.2)

Pass 10 May 2012 87,853 miles
Fail 10 May 2012 87,853 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 14 Jun 2011 85,094 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2011 85,083 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Steering column retaining device insecure (2.1.6)

Pass 15 Sep 2010 84,662 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 701T is a 1978 Ford Escort in Green with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 COO 701T, 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 COO 701T registered?

COO 701T is a 1978 Ford Escort, first registered on 15 August 1978.

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