MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
66,959 miAbove average mileage for this year
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Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Oil leak
Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)
Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)
Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)
Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Front Anti-roll bar locating pin locking device missing (2.4.G.3b)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
oil leak
oil leak
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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FGC 793T is a 1978 Ford Escort in Red with a 1,993cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.
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 FGC 793T, 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 FGC 793T registered?
FGC 793T is a 1978 Ford Escort, first registered on 29 September 1978.
Is FGC 793T safe to buy?
The MOT history for FGC 793T shows 16 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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