MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
8,118 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
all four tyres perishing.
drivers seat belt fraying.
poor repair work to o/s/f anti roll bar front fixing prescribed area./ & n/s . o/s inner sills.
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
all four tyres perishing.
both rear brake back plates wet.
cam belt cover missing.
corrosion in os/f of chassis rail and o/s and n/s inner sills not in prescribed areas but need imediate attension.
drivers seat belt frayed.
repair work to n/s/f suspension turet area noted.
wipers smear.
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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DFM 800S is a 1978 Ford Escort in Yellow with a 1,993cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.
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 DFM 800S, 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 DFM 800S registered?
DFM 800S is a 1978 Ford Escort, first registered on 4 April 1978.
Is DFM 800S safe to buy?
The MOT history for DFM 800S shows 2 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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