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KCS 908F

1968 Ford Escort

Blue Petrol 1300cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jul 2013
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

36,423 mi
Last recorded36,423 miles
Recorded on31 Jul 2012
Typical for 1968 Ford Escort38,716 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKCS 908F
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year1968
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,300cc

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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 31 Jul 2012 36,423 miles

modified rally car

Pass 4 Jul 2011 36,423 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2011 36,427 miles

Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Registration plate lamp not fitted (1.1.C.1b)

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

competition seat belts fitted.

no standard suspension fitted. non standard exhaust fitted.

suspension firm.

Pass 25 Feb 2010 36,423 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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KCS 908F is a 1968 Ford Escort in Blue with a 1,300cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 1968 Ford Escort models, the average MOT pass rate is 87.2% with a typical mileage of 38,716 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 KCS 908F, 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 58 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 KCS 908F registered?

KCS 908F is a 1968 Ford Escort, first registered on 8 March 1968.

Is KCS 908F safe to buy?

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