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XPC 929S

1978 Ford Escort

Orange Petrol 1993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Jun 2027
Tests22 (21 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95.5%

Mileage

13,387 mi
Last recorded13,387 miles
Recorded on20 May 2026
Typical for 1978 Ford Escort49,614 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationXPC 929S
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year1978
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,993cc

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MOT History

21 pass 1 fail
Pass 20 May 2026 13,387 miles
Pass 23 May 2025 12,107 miles
Pass 10 May 2024 11,169 miles
Pass 27 May 2023 10,356 miles
Pass 17 May 2022 9,394 miles
Pass 28 May 2021 8,858 miles
Pass 14 May 2020 8,105 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2019 7,350 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2019 7,081 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Jun 2018 105,546 miles
Pass 26 May 2017 103,595 miles
Pass 31 May 2016 102,343 miles
Pass 22 May 2015 100,161 miles
Pass 30 May 2014 99,219 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2013 98,057 miles
Pass 26 May 2012 96,788 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2011 95,827 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2010 94,628 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2009 92,951 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2008 91,510 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2007 90,124 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2006 88,647 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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XPC 929S is a 1978 Ford Escort in Orange with a 1,993cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95.5%.

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 XPC 929S, 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

How do I check the history of XPC 929S?

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What year was XPC 929S registered?

XPC 929S is a 1978 Ford Escort, first registered on 14 July 1978.

Is XPC 929S safe to buy?

The MOT history for XPC 929S shows 22 tests with a 95.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does XPC 929S have outstanding finance?

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