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ABO 436T

1979 Ford Escort

Green Petrol 1993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 May 2027
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

70,137 mi
Last recorded70,137 miles
Recorded on27 May 2026
Typical for 1979 Ford Escort49,279 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationABO 436T
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year1979
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,993cc

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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 May 2026 70,137 miles
Fail 18 May 2026
Fail 18 May 2026 70,108 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2018 69,788 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2014 69,709 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2014 69,709 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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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ABO 436T is a 1979 Ford Escort in Green with a 1,993cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 ABO 436T, 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

How do I check the history of ABO 436T?

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What year was ABO 436T registered?

ABO 436T is a 1979 Ford Escort, first registered on 15 March 1979.

Is ABO 436T safe to buy?

The MOT history for ABO 436T shows 6 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does ABO 436T have outstanding finance?

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