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ESX 91S

1978 Ford Escort

Green Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jun 2018
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

313 mi
Last recorded313 miles
Recorded on18 Jun 2017
Typical for 1978 Ford Escort49,614 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationESX 91S
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year1978
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 18 Jun 2017 313 miles
Pass 13 May 2016 106 miles

Nearside Front Inner trackrod has slight play in a ball joint

Fail 12 May 2016 105 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Inner trackrod has slight play in a ball joint

Pass 1 Nov 2014 63 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2011 29,625 miles

cable rubbing on n/s/f steering rack gaiter

Pass 5 Feb 2010 1,963 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2009 8,500 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2008 3,500 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2007 1,958 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2006 1,512 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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ESX 91S is a 1978 Ford Escort in Green with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 ESX 91S, 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 ESX 91S registered?

ESX 91S is a 1978 Ford Escort, first registered on 1 June 1978.

Is ESX 91S safe to buy?

The MOT history for ESX 91S shows 10 tests with a 90% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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