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XAM 3K

1978 Ford Escort

Red Petrol 2498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jul 2026
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

Typical for 1978 Ford Escort49,614 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationXAM 3K
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year1978
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,498cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 31 Jul 2025

purpose built track cak

Pass 8 Jul 2024
Pass 19 Apr 2023
Pass 21 Apr 2022
Pass 17 Apr 2021
Fail 9 Jul 2020

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Jul 2019
Fail 10 Jul 2019

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 4 Apr 2018
Pass 10 Apr 2017
Pass 20 Jun 2012
Pass 11 Aug 2011 1 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2011 1 miles
Pass 14 May 2010

has some play in center prop bearing

Fail 14 May 2010

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

has some play in center prop bearing

Pass 5 Jun 2009 1 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2008 1 miles
Pass 14 May 2007 44,831 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2007 44,731 miles

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Steering rack damaged and unserviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Pass 6 Feb 2006 44,831 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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XAM 3K is a 1978 Ford Escort in Red with a 2,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 XAM 3K, 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 XAM 3K registered?

XAM 3K is a 1978 Ford Escort, first registered on 1 May 1978.

Is XAM 3K safe to buy?

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