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LVH 585T

1978 Ford Escort

Yellow Petrol 1993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Apr 2016
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

101,724 mi
Last recorded101,724 miles
Recorded on1 May 2015
Typical for 1978 Ford Escort49,614 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLVH 585T
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year1978
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,993cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 1 May 2015 101,724 miles

Both front chassis show signs of corrosion

General underbody corrosion

NS bulkhead shows signs of corrosion

Oil leak

Welding repairs carried out to vehicle

Fail 30 Apr 2015 101,723 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Both front chassis show signs of corrosion

General underbody corrosion

NS bulkhead shows signs of corrosion

Oil leak

Welding repairs carried out to vehicle

Pass 2 Apr 2014 72,447 miles

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Oil leak

Fail 16 Jun 2012 96,831 miles

Offside Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Pass 16 Jun 2012 96,831 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2010 96,686 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2006 23,896 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2005 22,486 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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LVH 585T is a 1978 Ford Escort in Yellow with a 1,993cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 LVH 585T, 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 LVH 585T registered?

LVH 585T is a 1978 Ford Escort, first registered on 8 August 1978.

Is LVH 585T safe to buy?

The MOT history for LVH 585T shows 8 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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