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1979 LL

1973 Ford Escort

White Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jun 2026
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

93,781 mi
Last recorded93,781 miles
Recorded on3 Jun 2025
Typical for 1973 Ford Escort44,545 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

Registration1979 LL
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year1973
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 3 Jun 2025 93,781 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2023 93,660 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 30 Jun 2023 93,660 miles

Fuel pipe leaking flange to rear carburetor (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Steering column universal joint insecure where bolted to steering rack (2.1.3 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 25 Jun 2022 93,471 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2022 93,471 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 11 Jul 2017 92,894 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2016 92,623 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2016 92,480 miles

Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Main beam 'tell-tale' not working (1.7.4c)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 25 Jul 2015 92,252 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2014 92,058 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2014 91,978 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2014 91,977 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 19 Jul 2013 91,901 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2013 91,901 miles

Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 15 Jun 2011 91,181 miles

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

indicators flashing near the 120 a minute limit.

service brake pedal is low,brake pedal rubber worn.

Pass 4 Jun 2010 89,071 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Offside Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

advise both front wheel bearing geting noisy

Pass 9 Feb 2009 89,064 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 19 Jun 2007 89,064 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2006 89,065 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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1979 LL is a 1973 Ford Escort in White with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

Across all 1973 Ford Escort models, the average MOT pass rate is 85.0% with a typical mileage of 44,545 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 1979 LL, 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 53 years old, this Ford Escort is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was 1979 LL registered?

1979 LL is a 1973 Ford Escort, first registered on 2 February 1973.

Is 1979 LL safe to buy?

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