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XCV 111T

1978 Ford Escort

Yellow Petrol 1993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jul 2015
Tests9 (9 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

26,954 mi
Last recorded26,954 miles
Recorded on5 Jul 2014
Typical for 1978 Ford Escort49,614 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationXCV 111T
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year1978
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,993cc

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MOT History

9 pass
Pass 5 Jul 2014 26,954 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2013 26,940 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2012 26,886 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2011 26,813 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2010 25,410 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2009 24,845 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2008 23,498 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2007 21,502 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2006 19,472 miles

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

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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XCV 111T is a 1978 Ford Escort in Yellow with a 1,993cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 XCV 111T, 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 XCV 111T registered?

XCV 111T is a 1978 Ford Escort, first registered on 7 November 1978.

Is XCV 111T safe to buy?

The MOT history for XCV 111T shows 9 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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