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GFR 895S

1978 Ford Escort

Red Petrol 1298cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 May 2016
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

23,050 mi
Last recorded23,050 miles
Recorded on8 May 2015
Typical for 1978 Ford Escort49,614 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGFR 895S
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year1978
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,298cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 May 2015 23,050 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2011 2,146 miles

advise osf wiper blades could do with renewing

advise rusting ns and os floor pans

advise slind nind nsr brake

Fail 19 Aug 2011 2,142 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Nearside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

advise rusting ns and os floor pans

Pass 3 May 2011 1,863 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2008 15,881 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2008 15,881 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Rear Exhaust emits clearly visible black smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

Pass 31 Jul 2006 270 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2006 270 miles

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Pass 15 Jun 2005

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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GFR 895S is a 1978 Ford Escort in Red with a 1,298cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 GFR 895S, 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 GFR 895S registered?

GFR 895S is a 1978 Ford Escort, first registered on 13 July 1978.

Is GFR 895S safe to buy?

The MOT history for GFR 895S shows 9 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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