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Front Standard fitment seat belt missing both fronts have harnesses fitted. no rear seats ()
Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
slight play in steering rack
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
clutch cable and breather pipe hitting column
horn requires attention soon
offside headlight aim on lower limit
repairs heavily undersealed
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
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
How Reliable is the Ford Escort?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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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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