MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
7,651 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Nearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge o/s & n/s (5.2.3 (e))
Oil leak
n/s/r drive shaft leaking oil
Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)
number plate lights poor
washers poor
welding repairs to underside covered in thick underseal restricting inspection
Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off (1.4.B.1f)
Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)
Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)
Offside Front Brake pad(s) has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)
Offside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)
Rear Suspension has inadequate clearance with the bump stop (2.4.A.1a)
How Reliable is the Ford Escort?
Based on 4,961,191 MOT tests across 821,553 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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AEW 424T is a 1979 Ford Escort in Red with a 1,993cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.
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 AEW 424T, 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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How do I check the history of AEW 424T?
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What year was AEW 424T registered?
AEW 424T is a 1979 Ford Escort, first registered on 1 June 1979.
Is AEW 424T safe to buy?
The MOT history for AEW 424T shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
Does AEW 424T have outstanding finance?
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