MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
55,825 miAbove average mileage for this year
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Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
Rear Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3)
Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
advise rear exhaust clamp corrded but not to excess
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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MBV 444T is a 1978 Ford Escort in Blue with a 1,599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.
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 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 MBV 444T, 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 MBV 444T registered?
MBV 444T is a 1978 Ford Escort, first registered on 11 August 1978.
Is MBV 444T safe to buy?
The MOT history for MBV 444T shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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