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223 EGG

1979 Ford Escort

Grey Petrol 1298cc
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MOT Status

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Expires24 Sep 2026
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

Typical for 1979 Ford Escort49,279 mi
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Vehicle Details

Registration223 EGG
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year1979
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,298cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 25 Sep 2025
Pass 18 Sep 2024
Pass 14 Sep 2023
Pass 28 Jan 2021

Front Standard fitment seat belt missing both fronts have harnesses fitted. no rear seats ()

Pass 26 Mar 2016 12,369 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2015 12,369 miles

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

slight play in steering rack

Pass 13 Jul 2013 12,369 miles

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

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

offside B posts fracturd but not in perscribed area

Pass 7 Mar 2012 12,369 miles

clutch cable and breather pipe hitting column

horn requires attention soon

offside headlight aim on lower limit

repairs heavily undersealed

Fail 25 Feb 2012 12,369 miles

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off (1.4.B.1f)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (2.4.A.3)

Offside Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

Parking brake is not capable of being maintained in operation by direct mechanical action only (3.1.2)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

clutch cable and breather pipe hitting coloumn

horn requires attention soon

offside headlamp aim on lower limit

Pass 19 Jun 2010 12,369 miles

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

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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223 EGG is a 1979 Ford Escort in Grey with a 1,298cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

Across all 1979 Ford Escort models, the average MOT pass rate is 83.7% with a typical mileage of 49,279 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 223 EGG, 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 47 years old, this Ford Escort is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was 223 EGG registered?

223 EGG is a 1979 Ford Escort, first registered on 25 October 1979.

Is 223 EGG safe to buy?

The MOT history for 223 EGG shows 10 tests with a 90% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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