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STN 735S

1978 Ford Escort

Black Petrol 1993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 May 2019
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

88,341 mi
Last recorded88,341 miles
Recorded on4 May 2018
Typical for 1978 Ford Escort49,614 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSTN 735S
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year1978
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,993cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 4 May 2018 88,341 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2017 88,231 miles

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 31 Mar 2016 87,941 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2015 87,641 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2014 87,046 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2013 86,453 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Pass 2 Apr 2013 86,453 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 29 Mar 2012 84,089 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2012 84,086 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 2 Feb 2011 83,151 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2009 82,160 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2007 80,790 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2006 77,898 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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STN 735S is a 1978 Ford Escort in Black with a 1,993cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 STN 735S, 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

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What year was STN 735S registered?

STN 735S is a 1978 Ford Escort, first registered on 16 February 1978.

Is STN 735S safe to buy?

The MOT history for STN 735S shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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