MOT Status
ValidMileage
87,782 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Brake pedal functionally incomplete (3.3.A.1a)
Nearside Rear Leaf spring has excessive wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)
Nearside Steering rack insecure (2.2.B.1a)
Offside Front Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)
Offside Rear Leaf spring has excessive wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)
Offside Rear Tie bar/rod attachment bracket/mounting bolt missing (2.4.G.1)
Offside Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)
rear axle is running out of line
slight corrosion on offside front shocker top.
both inner wings at bonnet mounting showing signs of corrosion
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DTU 900S is a 1978 Ford Escort in Red with a 1,993cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.
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 DTU 900S, 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 DTU 900S?
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What year was DTU 900S registered?
DTU 900S is a 1978 Ford Escort, first registered on 21 April 1978.
Is DTU 900S safe to buy?
The MOT history for DTU 900S shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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