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XTL 202S

1977 Ford Escort

Red Petrol 2000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Nov 2014
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

71,820 mi
Last recorded71,820 miles
Recorded on21 Nov 2013
Typical for 1977 Ford Escort47,357 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationXTL 202S
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year1977
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,000cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 21 Nov 2013 71,820 miles

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 13 Oct 2012 71,820 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

vehicle has had weld repairs

Pass 12 Oct 2011 71,184 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2010 69,765 miles

slight front brake inbalance

Pass 7 Sep 2009 64,830 miles

blue smoke

slight noise from both front wheel bearings

Pass 6 Aug 2008 58,803 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2008 58,803 miles

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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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XTL 202S is a 1977 Ford Escort in Red with a 2,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

Across all 1977 Ford Escort models, the average MOT pass rate is 85.2% with a typical mileage of 47,357 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 XTL 202S, 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 49 years old, this Ford Escort is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was XTL 202S registered?

XTL 202S is a 1977 Ford Escort, first registered on 15 November 1977.

Is XTL 202S safe to buy?

The MOT history for XTL 202S shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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