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AAF 613T

1979 Ford Escort

Orange Petrol 1298cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Oct 2020
Tests9 (9 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

61,845 mi
Last recorded61,845 miles
Recorded on11 Apr 2019
Typical for 1979 Ford Escort49,279 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAAF 613T
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year1979
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,298cc

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MOT History

9 pass
Pass 11 Apr 2019 61,845 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 7 Apr 2018 61,315 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2017 60,273 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 12 Apr 2016 59,677 miles

slight play in rack ends

Pass 30 Mar 2015 56,350 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2014 56,766 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 12 Mar 2010 52,006 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2009 44,825 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2007 44,544 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Slight corrosion and pitting front brake discs

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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AAF 613T is a 1979 Ford Escort in Orange with a 1,298cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 AAF 613T, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was AAF 613T registered?

AAF 613T is a 1979 Ford Escort, first registered on 17 May 1979.

Is AAF 613T safe to buy?

The MOT history for AAF 613T shows 9 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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