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XKE 357S

1978 Ford Escort

Gold Petrol 1599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Oct 2020
Tests3 (3 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

97,782 mi
Last recorded97,782 miles
Recorded on5 Apr 2019
Typical for 1978 Ford Escort49,614 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationXKE 357S
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year1978
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,599cc

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MOT History

3 pass
Pass 5 Apr 2019 97,782 miles

engine oil leaks

n\s\r strut/spring close to body but not fouling

o\s\r hub seal weeping

Pass 11 Aug 2016 97,782 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2015 97,319 miles

Nearside Front Electrical wiring damaged, but not likely to cause a short footwell (1.9.2b)

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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XKE 357S is a 1978 Ford Escort in Gold with a 1,599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 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 XKE 357S, 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 XKE 357S registered?

XKE 357S is a 1978 Ford Escort, first registered on 1 April 1978.

Is XKE 357S safe to buy?

The MOT history for XKE 357S shows 3 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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