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XUK 47T

1978 Ford Escort

Yellow Petrol 1098cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jul 2009
Tests3 (3 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

64,871 mi
Last recorded64,871 miles
Recorded on2 Jul 2008
Typical for 1978 Ford Escort49,614 mi

Above average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Ford
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationXUK 47T
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year1978
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,098cc

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MOT History

3 pass
Pass 2 Jul 2008 64,871 miles

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

slight corrosion around battery tray

Pass 29 Jun 2007 63,673 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2006 65,399 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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XUK 47T is a 1978 Ford Escort in Yellow with a 1,098cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 XUK 47T, 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 XUK 47T registered?

XUK 47T is a 1978 Ford Escort, first registered on 21 September 1978.

Is XUK 47T safe to buy?

The MOT history for XUK 47T shows 3 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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