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RKH 959T

1978 Ford Escort

White Petrol 2000cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Oct 2026
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

Typical for 1978 Ford Escort49,614 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRKH 959T
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year1978
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,000cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 Oct 2025
Pass 30 Aug 2024
Pass 3 Jun 2023
Pass 22 Oct 2021
Pass 31 Oct 2019
Pass 1 Nov 2018
Pass 24 Dec 2016
Fail 25 Apr 2013 79,626 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 25 Apr 2013 79,626 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 10 Feb 2012 79,500 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2010
Pass 2 Dec 2009
Fail 24 Nov 2009

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Nearside Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

both chassis rails corroded outwith prescribed areas

Pass 17 Nov 2008
Pass 11 Apr 2007
Pass 28 Apr 2006

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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RKH 959T is a 1978 Ford Escort in White with a 2,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 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 RKH 959T, 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 RKH 959T registered?

RKH 959T is a 1978 Ford Escort, first registered on 4 September 1978.

Is RKH 959T safe to buy?

The MOT history for RKH 959T shows 16 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.

Does RKH 959T have outstanding finance?

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