MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
45,675 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Outer Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both sills (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Oil leak ()
Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
chassis corroded
Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
chassis corroded
Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Corrosion on underside of vehicle
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Oil leak
Corrosion on underside of vehicle
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Oil leak
Corrosion on underside
Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Offside front strut bearings slightly noisey
Offside rear spring hanger bushes slightly worn
Slight play in steering arm - offside
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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DNW 317T is a 1978 Ford Escort in Yellow with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.
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 DNW 317T, 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 DNW 317T registered?
DNW 317T is a 1978 Ford Escort, first registered on 5 October 1978.
Is DNW 317T safe to buy?
The MOT history for DNW 317T shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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