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KMS 570S

1978 Ford Escort

Orange Petrol 1993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 May 2011
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

96,808 mi
Last recorded96,808 miles
Recorded on14 Feb 2017
Typical for 1978 Ford Escort49,614 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKMS 570S
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year1978
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,993cc

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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Fail 14 Feb 2017 96,808 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Coolant leak Radiator ()

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 4 May 2010 96,596 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 12 May 2009 94,818 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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KMS 570S is a 1978 Ford Escort in Orange with a 1,993cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 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 KMS 570S, 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 KMS 570S registered?

KMS 570S is a 1978 Ford Escort, first registered on 23 May 1978.

Is KMS 570S safe to buy?

The MOT history for KMS 570S shows 3 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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