MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
90,578 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Wheel bearing slightly noisy Both Front (5.1.3 (b) (i))
Windscreen wiper blade defective Both Front (3.4 (b) (i))
Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
Wheel bearing slightly noisy Both Front (5.1.3 (b) (i))
Windscreen wiper blade defective Both Front (3.4 (b) (i))
nearside headlamp pattern poor
play in drivers seat frame
slight imbalance front brakes
washers poor
Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
play in o/s of rack
Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)
Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar vehicle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (7.1.4)
Front Anti-roll bar which is adjustable, locking device missing (2.4.G.1)
Horn not a continuous or uniform sound (1.6.2e)
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)
Offside Rear Brake cable has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)
Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
play in o/s of rack
slight exhaust blow
Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)
Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (2.4.A.3)
slight exhaust blow
How Reliable is the Ford Escort?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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MHO 744T is a 1978 Ford Escort in Blue with a 1,298cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 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 MHO 744T, 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 MHO 744T registered?
MHO 744T is a 1978 Ford Escort, first registered on 8 December 1978.
Is MHO 744T safe to buy?
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