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1979 Ford Escort

Silver Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Dec 2015
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

86,056 mi
Last recorded86,056 miles
Recorded on17 Dec 2014
Typical for 1979 Ford Escort49,279 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

Registration47 MN
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year1979
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 17 Dec 2014 86,056 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2013 78,849 miles

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

Pass 28 Feb 2011 26,446 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2011 26,413 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light (1.2.1e)

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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47 MN is a 1979 Ford Escort in Silver with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 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 47 MN, 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 47 MN registered?

47 MN is a 1979 Ford Escort, first registered on 1 August 1979.

Is 47 MN safe to buy?

The MOT history for 47 MN shows 4 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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