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LPT 63T

1978 Ford Escort

Yellow Petrol 1599cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Oct 2026
Tests17 (17 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

85,802 mi
Last recorded85,802 miles
Recorded on18 Oct 2025
Typical for 1978 Ford Escort49,614 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLPT 63T
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year1978
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,599cc

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MOT History

17 pass
Pass 18 Oct 2025 85,802 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2024 85,683 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2023 85,207 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2022 84,541 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2021 83,915 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2020 83,684 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2019 83,407 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2018 82,749 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2017 81,745 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2016 80,989 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2015 80,344 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2014 79,491 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2013 78,403 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2012 77,635 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2011 76,854 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2010 76,232 miles
Pass 20 May 2009 76,232 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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LPT 63T is a 1978 Ford Escort in Yellow with a 1,599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 LPT 63T, 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 LPT 63T?

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What year was LPT 63T registered?

LPT 63T is a 1978 Ford Escort, first registered on 16 November 1978.

Is LPT 63T safe to buy?

The MOT history for LPT 63T shows 17 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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