MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
3,383 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge scrubbing off inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge scrubbing off inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge scrubbing off inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge scrubbing off inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.2.2 (b))
Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)
Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Nearside Front Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)
Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)
Offside Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)
note highly moddified to high standard . compression struts . NA cosworth engine . LSD in axle . etc
o/s headlight slightly insecure
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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DUP 11A is a 1978 Ford Escort in Yellow with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.
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 DUP 11A, 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 DUP 11A registered?
DUP 11A is a 1978 Ford Escort, first registered on 31 December 1978.
Is DUP 11A safe to buy?
The MOT history for DUP 11A shows 15 tests with a 86.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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