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Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Offside Rear Outer Oil leak, but not excessive Axle driveshaft seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Wheel bearing has slight play nearside and offside (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Front Headlamp aim too high nearside and offside (4.1.2 (a))
Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Offside Rear Outer Oil leak, but not excessive Axle driveshaft seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Wheel bearing has slight play nearside and offside (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Front Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3)
Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
How Reliable is the Ford Escort?
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EFE 157T is a 1978 Ford Escort in Black with a 1,599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.
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 EFE 157T, 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 EFE 157T registered?
EFE 157T is a 1978 Ford Escort, first registered on 7 December 1978.
Is EFE 157T safe to buy?
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