MOT Status
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74,774 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Speedometer not sufficiently illuminated (7.8 (c) (i))
Nearside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
Offside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced by exhaust marked yellow (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Offside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))
Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
Offside Rear Road wheel fixing loose wheel nut (5.2.1 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength leaf spring mount area marked yellow (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Speedometer cannot be illuminated (7.8 (c) (ii))
Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions all four tyres for competition use with no E number. (5.2.3 (i))
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Rear Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive wheel arch well (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Front Vehicle structure is fractured but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced chassis leg by anti roll mount (6.1.1 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive wheel arch well (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside rear and front sills/floor corroded
Rear Upper Vehicle structure is fractured but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced above panhard arm (6.1.1 (a) (i))
How Reliable is the Ford Escort?
Based on 4,961,191 MOT tests across 821,553 vehicles.
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PHF 356T is a 1978 Ford Escort in Red with a 1,993cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.7%.
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 PHF 356T, 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 PHF 356T registered?
PHF 356T is a 1978 Ford Escort, first registered on 10 August 1978.
Is PHF 356T safe to buy?
The MOT history for PHF 356T shows 19 tests with a 94.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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