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XJD 224T

1978 Ford Escort

Blue Petrol 1298cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Mar 2016
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

46,975 mi
Last recorded46,975 miles
Recorded on13 Mar 2015
Typical for 1978 Ford Escort49,614 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationXJD 224T
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year1978
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,298cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 13 Mar 2015 46,975 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2014 46,576 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2014 46,514 miles

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

Pass 22 Mar 2013 45,675 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2012 44,130 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2011 42,688 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2010 40,206 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2009 38,552 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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XJD 224T is a 1978 Ford Escort in Blue with a 1,298cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 XJD 224T, 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 XJD 224T registered?

XJD 224T is a 1978 Ford Escort, first registered on 2 August 1978.

Is XJD 224T safe to buy?

The MOT history for XJD 224T shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does XJD 224T have outstanding finance?

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