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XMG 808T

1978 Ford Escort

Blue Petrol 1599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Apr 2017
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

67,795 mi
Last recorded67,795 miles
Recorded on25 Apr 2016
Typical for 1978 Ford Escort49,614 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationXMG 808T
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year1978
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,599cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 25 Apr 2016 67,795 miles

Exhaust back box slightly corroded

Offside Rear Lower Body has slight corrosion sill (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Wheel was very slightly binding

Rear Diff oil leak

Fail 28 Aug 2015 67,790 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

both front wings corroded

both nearside and offside inner and outer sills corroded

offside front and rear brakes binding on slightly

Pass 12 Sep 2014 67,654 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 1 Sep 2014 67,648 miles

Nearside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has an inadequate repair which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

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

Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has an inadequate repair which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 2 Sep 2013 67,491 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2012 67,389 miles

Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 12 Sep 2012 67,389 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2011 67,317 miles

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Pass 30 Aug 2011 67,317 miles

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 16 Sep 2010 67,219 miles

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

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

back axle leaking oil

Pass 16 Sep 2010 67,219 miles

back axle leaking oil

Pass 18 Aug 2009 66,949 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2008 66,748 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2008 66,747 miles

Nearside Front Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

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

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Pass 22 Aug 2007 66,525 miles

Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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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XMG 808T is a 1978 Ford Escort in Blue with a 1,599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 XMG 808T, 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 XMG 808T registered?

XMG 808T is a 1978 Ford Escort, first registered on 27 October 1978.

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