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XMD 3T

1978 Ford Escort

Orange Petrol 1993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jul 2011
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

5,352 mi
Last recorded5,352 miles
Recorded on1 Aug 2010
Typical for 1978 Ford Escort49,614 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationXMD 3T
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year1978
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,993cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 1 Aug 2010 5,352 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2008 9,783 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2007 8,771 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2007 8,771 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

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

Offside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Steering system excessively tight (2.2.D.1)

Steering system slightly rough (2.2.D.1)

front/rear coil springs loose when †suspension hangs (locates when lowered)

slight play in steering rack bearing

slight roughness in nearside front wheel bearing

Pass 20 May 2006 8,430 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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XMD 3T is a 1978 Ford Escort in Orange with a 1,993cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 XMD 3T, 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 XMD 3T registered?

XMD 3T is a 1978 Ford Escort, first registered on 27 September 1978.

Is XMD 3T safe to buy?

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