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XDF 383S

1978 Ford Escort

White Petrol 1993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Oct 2025
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

88,004 mi
Last recorded88,004 miles
Recorded on21 Oct 2024
Typical for 1978 Ford Escort49,614 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationXDF 383S
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year1978
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,993cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 21 Oct 2024 88,004 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2023 87,998 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2022 87,990 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2021 87,823 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2021 87,823 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 24 Jul 2020 87,674 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2019 87,453 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2018 86,645 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2017 86,077 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2016 85,282 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2015 84,113 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2014 83,523 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2014 83,523 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 29 Jul 2013 83,495 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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XDF 383S is a 1978 Ford Escort in White with a 1,993cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 XDF 383S, 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

How do I check the history of XDF 383S?

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What year was XDF 383S registered?

XDF 383S is a 1978 Ford Escort, first registered on 17 March 1978.

Is XDF 383S safe to buy?

The MOT history for XDF 383S shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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