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ABX 235V

1979 Ford Escort

Yellow Petrol 1599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Dec 2024
Tests9 (9 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

17,209 mi
Last recorded17,209 miles
Recorded on23 Dec 2023
Typical for 1979 Ford Escort49,279 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationABX 235V
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year1979
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,599cc

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MOT History

9 pass
Pass 23 Dec 2023 17,209 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2022 16,950 miles
Pass 4 May 2019 16,904 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2018 16,520 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2013 16,236 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2009 15,941 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2008 15,416 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2007 14,988 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2006 13,728 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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ABX 235V is a 1979 Ford Escort in Yellow with a 1,599cc 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 ABX 235V, 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 ABX 235V registered?

ABX 235V is a 1979 Ford Escort, first registered on 1 November 1979.

Is ABX 235V safe to buy?

The MOT history for ABX 235V 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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