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XOA 160T

1978 Ford Escort

Silver Petrol 1599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Aug 2013
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

3,028 mi
Last recorded3,028 miles
Recorded on12 Jul 2012
Typical for 1978 Ford Escort49,614 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationXOA 160T
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year1978
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,599cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 12 Jul 2012 3,028 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

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

chassis corroded

front valance corroded

oil leak

outer sills corroded

Pass 12 Aug 2011 2,438 miles

Nearside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Offside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

dampness around front suspension

no rear seats fitted

repairs carried out to offside/nearside front chassis by anti roll bar

repairs carried out to offside/nearside outer sills

Pass 4 Aug 2010 97,279 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2010 97,245 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring not correctly located (2.4.C.2)

Offside Front Coil spring not correctly located (2.4.C.2)

idle problems and running lean

upper top shock bearings siezed

various corrosion points on chassis but not considerd excesive

Pass 12 Sep 2009 94,806 miles

rear roll bar bushes

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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XOA 160T is a 1978 Ford Escort in Silver with a 1,599cc 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 XOA 160T, 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 XOA 160T registered?

XOA 160T is a 1978 Ford Escort, first registered on 6 October 1978.

Is XOA 160T safe to buy?

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