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XYO 3T

1978 Ford Escort

Beige Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Aug 2019
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

76,228 mi
Last recorded76,228 miles
Recorded on11 Jul 2018
Typical for 1978 Ford Escort49,614 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationXYO 3T
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year1978
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 11 Jul 2018 76,228 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2017 74,531 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2017 74,531 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 21 Jul 2016 72,323 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2015 70,088 miles

Brake linkage worn but not seriously weakened (3.5.1e)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 23 Jul 2015 70,088 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Brake linkage worn but not seriously weakened (3.5.1e)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 22 Jul 2014 68,245 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2013 67,011 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2012 65,321 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2011 64,233 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2010 67,000 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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XYO 3T is a 1978 Ford Escort in Beige with a 1,998cc 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 XYO 3T, 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 XYO 3T registered?

XYO 3T is a 1978 Ford Escort, first registered on 16 October 1978.

Is XYO 3T safe to buy?

The MOT history for XYO 3T shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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