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VOL 127S

1978 Ford Escort

Red Petrol 1298cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Nov 2020
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

54,665 mi
Last recorded54,665 miles
Recorded on25 May 2019
Typical for 1978 Ford Escort49,614 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVOL 127S
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year1978
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,298cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 25 May 2019 54,665 miles
Pass 22 May 2018 64,794 miles
Pass 12 May 2017 64,673 miles
Fail 12 May 2017 64,673 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 14 May 2016 64,462 miles

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

Pass 20 Sep 2013 63,637 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 3 Oct 2012 63,180 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 10 May 2011 62,677 miles
Fail 10 May 2011 62,665 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 10 May 2010 69,818 miles
Pass 21 May 2009 35,993 miles
Fail 21 May 2009 35,988 miles

Offside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Pass 7 Jun 2008 35,730 miles
Fail 31 May 2008 35,717 miles

Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

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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VOL 127S is a 1978 Ford Escort in Red with a 1,298cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 VOL 127S, 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 VOL 127S registered?

VOL 127S is a 1978 Ford Escort, first registered on 3 July 1978.

Is VOL 127S safe to buy?

The MOT history for VOL 127S shows 14 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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