MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
46,233 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
Front Brake linkage has abnormal movement of levers indicating maladjustment (3.5.1f)
Front Hand operated control valve unit insecure (3.2.2a)
Front Steering rack damaged and unserviceable (2.2.C.1d)
Front Steering system excessively rough (2.2.D.1)
Front Steering system fouling (2.2.D.2a)
Front Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)
Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)
Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Offside Front Brake hose twisted (3.6.B.4c)
Offside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)
Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
oil leak from gearbox
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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LCW 629T is a 1978 Ford Escort in Yellow 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 LCW 629T, 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 LCW 629T registered?
LCW 629T is a 1978 Ford Escort, first registered on 1 August 1978.
Is LCW 629T safe to buy?
The MOT history for LCW 629T 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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