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XPG 802T

1978 Ford Escort

Blue Petrol 1599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Nov 2022
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

70,547 mi
Last recorded70,547 miles
Recorded on20 Nov 2021
Typical for 1978 Ford Escort49,614 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationXPG 802T
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year1978
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,599cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 Nov 2021 70,547 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Apr 2019 70,123 miles

Nearside Rear hub seal slight misting of oil

Offside Rear hub seal slight misting of oil

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Feb 2018 69,898 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

slight play in steering rack bush's

Pass 30 Dec 2016 69,746 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak ()

Pass 14 Oct 2015 68,472 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2014 66,710 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 6 Oct 2014 66,710 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2013 66,288 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2013 66,248 miles

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 11 Aug 2012 65,305 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2007 65,267 miles

o/s/r wheel arch rusty

slight corrosion on rear brake pipes on rear axle

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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XPG 802T is a 1978 Ford Escort in Blue with a 1,599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 XPG 802T, 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 XPG 802T registered?

XPG 802T is a 1978 Ford Escort, first registered on 1 August 1978.

Is XPG 802T safe to buy?

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