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DLG 470S

1978 Ford Escort

Red Petrol 1593cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Jun 2027
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

13,647 mi
Last recorded13,647 miles
Recorded on28 May 2026
Typical for 1978 Ford Escort49,614 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDLG 470S
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year1978
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,593cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 28 May 2026 13,647 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2025 11,601 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2024 10,230 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2022 8,577 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Apr 2021 6,558 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2020 5,811 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2020 5,811 miles

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 4 May 2019 3,991 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2018 2,204 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2017 15 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2007 3,064 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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DLG 470S is a 1978 Ford Escort in Red with a 1,593cc 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 DLG 470S, 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 DLG 470S registered?

DLG 470S is a 1978 Ford Escort, first registered on 7 April 1978.

Is DLG 470S safe to buy?

The MOT history for DLG 470S 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.

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