MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
26,737 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Oil leak, but not excessive Engine oil leak from fuel pump (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Offside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
Oil leak, but not excessive Engine oil leak from fuel pump (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)
Oil leak
Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)
Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Oil leak
Nearside Rear Stop lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)
Nearside Rear rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
Offside Rear Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)
Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Oil leak
Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)
Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)
Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting corroded but its strength is not seriously reduced (2.4.G.1)
How Reliable is the Ford Escort?
Based on 4,961,191 MOT tests across 821,553 vehicles.
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XCJ 716T is a 1979 Ford Escort in Green with a 1,599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.
Across all 1979 Ford Escort models, the average MOT pass rate is 83.7% with a typical mileage of 49,279 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 XCJ 716T, 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 47 years old, this Ford Escort is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.
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What year was XCJ 716T registered?
XCJ 716T is a 1979 Ford Escort, first registered on 26 February 1979.
Is XCJ 716T safe to buy?
The MOT history for XCJ 716T shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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