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XJT 663S

1978 Ford Escort

Red Petrol 1599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jul 2006
Tests2 (1 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

8,560 mi
Last recorded8,560 miles
Recorded on28 Jun 2005
Typical for 1978 Ford Escort49,614 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationXJT 663S
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year1978
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,599cc

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MOT History

1 pass 1 fail
Pass 28 Jun 2005 8,560 miles

Extensive surface corrosion to underside of vehicle.

Steering rack mounting bushes weak

corrosion to outter body panels

Fail 27 Jun 2005 8,559 miles

Nearside Outer Rear Body or chassis is damaged, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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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XJT 663S is a 1978 Ford Escort in Red with a 1,599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 XJT 663S, 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 XJT 663S registered?

XJT 663S is a 1978 Ford Escort, first registered on 14 July 1978.

Is XJT 663S safe to buy?

The MOT history for XJT 663S shows 2 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does XJT 663S have outstanding finance?

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