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PSB 958S

1978 Ford Escort

Beige Petrol 1298cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Apr 2016
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

25,679 mi
Last recorded25,679 miles
Recorded on25 Apr 2015
Typical for 1978 Ford Escort49,614 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Ford
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPSB 958S
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year1978
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,298cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 25 Apr 2015 25,679 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2014 24,787 miles

slight oil leak

slight oil leak at rear diff

Pass 11 Apr 2013 24,361 miles

n/s/f and o/s/f floor areas slightly cororded

n/s/f brake disc cororded

slight oil leak

slight oil leak at rear diff area

Fail 10 Apr 2013 24,361 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

n/s/f and o/s/f floor areas slightly cororded

n/s/f brake disc cororded

slight oil leak

slight oil leak at rear diff area

Pass 6 Apr 2012 23,895 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2011 22,865 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2010 21,155 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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PSB 958S is a 1978 Ford Escort in Beige with a 1,298cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 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 PSB 958S, 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

How do I check the history of PSB 958S?

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What year was PSB 958S registered?

PSB 958S is a 1978 Ford Escort, first registered on 7 February 1978.

Is PSB 958S safe to buy?

The MOT history for PSB 958S shows 7 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.

Does PSB 958S have outstanding finance?

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