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DUP 11A

1978 Ford Escort

Yellow Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 May 2023
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

3,383 mi
Last recorded3,383 miles
Recorded on18 May 2022
Typical for 1978 Ford Escort49,614 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDUP 11A
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year1978
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 18 May 2022 3,383 miles

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))

Pass 18 May 2021 2,720 miles

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) ()

Pass 1 Aug 2019 2,132 miles

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 1 Aug 2018 1,461 miles

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.2.2 (b))

Pass 31 Jul 2017 740 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2016 132 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2015 23,941 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2015 23,941 miles

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 10 Jul 2014 23,941 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2014 23,941 miles

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)

Pass 2 Jul 2013 23,261 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2011 21,324 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2010 1 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2008 2,337 miles

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

Pass 31 Aug 2006 2,313 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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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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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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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