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XAW 27S

1978 Ford Escort

Blue Petrol 1298cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Mar 2014
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

61,814 mi
Last recorded61,814 miles
Recorded on9 Mar 2013
Typical for 1978 Ford Escort49,614 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationXAW 27S
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year1978
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,298cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 Mar 2013 61,814 miles

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated anchor pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Offside Rear Leaf spring anchor pin slightly loose in its bracket (2.4.B.3a)

Fail 6 Mar 2013 61,814 miles

Brake pedal has excessive side movement indicating a badly worn bearing or pivot (3.3.A.1d)

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

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

Nearside Front Direction indicator insecure (1.4.A.2b)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated anchor pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Offside Rear Leaf spring anchor pin slightly loose in its bracket (2.4.B.3a)

Pass 17 Mar 2012 61,717 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2011 60,673 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2008 60,673 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2006 59,025 miles

Nearside Steering rack damaged but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Fail 9 Oct 2006 59,025 miles

Front registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

Hazard warning lamps operated by more than one switch (1.4.B.1c)

Hazard warning tell tale not working correctly (1.4.B.1e)

Horn emits two or more alternating tones (1.6.2d)

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

Nearside Front Steering locking device missing (2.2.C.1g)

Nearside Inner Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has excessive wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

Offside Front Steering locking device missing (2.2.C.1g)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Inner Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Leaf spring has excessive wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

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

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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XAW 27S is a 1978 Ford Escort in Blue with a 1,298cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 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 XAW 27S, 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 XAW 27S registered?

XAW 27S is a 1978 Ford Escort, first registered on 8 June 1978.

Is XAW 27S safe to buy?

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