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DLE 19T

1978 Ford Escort

Orange Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Sep 2026
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

84,312 mi
Last recorded84,312 miles
Recorded on9 Sep 2025
Typical for 1978 Ford Escort49,614 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDLE 19T
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year1978
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 9 Sep 2025 84,312 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2023 79,228 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2022 77,393 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2021 76,231 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2020 75,159 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2019 74,256 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2018 72,902 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2017 71,067 miles

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Pass 13 Apr 2011 77,484 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2011 77,482 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 14 May 2008 97,312 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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DLE 19T is a 1978 Ford Escort in Orange with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 DLE 19T, 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

How do I check the history of DLE 19T?

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What year was DLE 19T registered?

DLE 19T is a 1978 Ford Escort, first registered on 1 November 1978.

Is DLE 19T safe to buy?

The MOT history for DLE 19T shows 11 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does DLE 19T have outstanding finance?

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