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DFM 800S

1978 Ford Escort

Yellow Petrol 1993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jan 2007
Tests2 (1 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

8,118 mi
Last recorded8,118 miles
Recorded on24 Jan 2006
Typical for 1978 Ford Escort49,614 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDFM 800S
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year1978
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,993cc

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MOT History

1 pass 1 fail
Pass 24 Jan 2006 8,118 miles

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.

Fail 4 Nov 2005 8,113 miles

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.

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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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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How do I check the history of DFM 800S?

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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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