MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
3,028 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
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
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
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
rear roll bar bushes
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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.
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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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