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2590 DN

1979 Ford Escort

Beige Petrol 1298cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Dec 2020
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

31,446 mi
Last recorded31,446 miles
Recorded on29 Jun 2019
Typical for 1979 Ford Escort49,279 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration2590 DN
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year1979
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,298cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 29 Jun 2019 31,446 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Jun 2018 30,965 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2017 30,401 miles
Pass 7 May 2016 29,939 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2015 29,502 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2013 29,469 miles

light cracking offside rear tyre

Pass 3 May 2012 29,304 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2011 29,171 miles

Offside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 5 Mar 2010 28,518 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2008 28,078 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2008 28,077 miles

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

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 2 May 2007 27,415 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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2590 DN is a 1979 Ford Escort in Beige with a 1,298cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 2590 DN, 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 2590 DN registered?

2590 DN is a 1979 Ford Escort, first registered on 26 November 1979.

Is 2590 DN safe to buy?

The MOT history for 2590 DN shows 12 tests with a 91.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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