MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
85,809 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Rear diff seeping oil
Both rear tyre treads on 2mm
Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Brake performance not tested (1.2.1 (g))
Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
Both rear tyre treads on 2mm
Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Rear diff seeping oil
undertrays fitted
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
exhaust noisy
slight oil leak
Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
slight play in n/s/f steering rack arm(lift in rack)
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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NLS 124T is a 1978 Ford Escort in Yellow with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.
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 NLS 124T, 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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How do I check the history of NLS 124T?
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What year was NLS 124T registered?
NLS 124T is a 1978 Ford Escort, first registered on 8 August 1978.
Is NLS 124T safe to buy?
The MOT history for NLS 124T shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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