MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
168 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Vehicle structure has slight damage (6.1.A.1)
car is tested as rally car
n/s/f steering arm has slight play
o/s/r top link has slight play
Rear Parking brake not fitted on at least two wheels (3.1.1)
car is tested as rally car
n/s/f steering arm has slight play
o/s/r top link has slight play
Oil leak
front flexi pipes has a slight twist
Direction indicators flashing less than 60 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)
Horn not working (1.6.2a)
Nearside Steering locking device missing (2.2.C.1g)
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Oil leak
front flexi pipes has a slight twist
Offside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)
Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)
Vehicle structure has slight damage (6.1.A.1)
Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)
all retaining nuts has fitted with lockite by customer
car has had excessive welding
n/s/r brake disc scored
slight paly in seering rack
slight play n/s/f bottom arm rose joint
Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Front Suspension arm locating pin insecure (2.4.G.3a)
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)
all retaining nuts has fitted with lockite by customer
car has had excessive welding
n/s/r brake disc scored
slight paly in seering rack
slight play n/s/f bottom arm rose joint
How Reliable is the Ford Escort?
Based on 4,961,191 MOT tests across 821,553 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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XTH 286T is a 1979 Ford Escort in Orange with a 2,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.
Across all 1979 Ford Escort models, the average MOT pass rate is 83.7% with a typical mileage of 49,279 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 XTH 286T, 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 47 years old, this Ford Escort is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.
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What year was XTH 286T registered?
XTH 286T is a 1979 Ford Escort, first registered on 26 February 1979.
Is XTH 286T safe to buy?
The MOT history for XTH 286T shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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