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XUL 63T

1978 Ford Escort

Gold Petrol 1298cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Aug 2020
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

25,110 mi
Last recorded25,110 miles
Recorded on23 Aug 2019
Typical for 1978 Ford Escort49,614 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationXUL 63T
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year1978
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,298cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 23 Aug 2019 25,110 miles

Rear tyre wear should be kept under observation.

Pass 16 Aug 2018 24,183 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2017 23,511 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2016 22,413 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2015 20,998 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2014 19,506 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2013 18,018 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Steering rack has slight wear evident in side tube.

Steering rack insecure (2.2.B.1a)

Pass 22 Aug 2013 18,018 miles

Steering rack has slight wear evident in side tube.

Pass 16 Aug 2012 16,564 miles

Slight wera evident in o/s steering rack side tube.

Pass 19 Aug 2011 15,232 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2010 13,461 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2010 13,461 miles

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 22 Aug 2009 11,753 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2009 11,753 miles

Nearside Headlamp not in a clean condition affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 24 Jul 2008 11,231 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2008 11,230 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 23 Jul 2007 10,864 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2007 10,859 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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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XUL 63T is a 1978 Ford Escort in Gold with a 1,298cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 XUL 63T, 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 XUL 63T registered?

XUL 63T is a 1978 Ford Escort, first registered on 1 October 1978.

Is XUL 63T safe to buy?

The MOT history for XUL 63T shows 18 tests with a 72.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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