MOT Status
ValidMileage
656 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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vehicle presented for test as a rally car
vehicle is a rally car
Brake cable guide defective and affecting operation All cables & guides missing, hydraulic handbrake fitted at time of test (1.1.15 (d))
Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
Nearside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))
Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))
vehicle is a rally car
Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
n/s/r tyre cracking on wall
n/s/rear tyre cracking on walls
Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
Offside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)
n/s/rear tyre cracking on walls
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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HVX 958T is a 1978 Ford Escort in Grey with a 2,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.
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 HVX 958T, 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
How do I check the history of HVX 958T?
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What year was HVX 958T registered?
HVX 958T is a 1978 Ford Escort, first registered on 22 September 1978.
Is HVX 958T safe to buy?
The MOT history for HVX 958T shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
Does HVX 958T have outstanding finance?
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