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AFT 248V

1979 Ford Escort

Red Petrol 1993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Apr 2017
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

98,417 mi
Last recorded98,417 miles
Recorded on24 Mar 2016
Typical for 1979 Ford Escort49,279 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAFT 248V
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year1979
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,993cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 24 Mar 2016 98,417 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2016 98,417 miles

Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 4 Apr 2015 97,846 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2015 97,846 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 7 May 2013 96,752 miles
Pass 2 May 2012 95,773 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2011 94,397 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2010 93,784 miles
Pass 10 May 2008 93,685 miles

advise slight play in offside rack. advise slight play in offside track rod end. advise offside rear hand brake poor

Pass 15 May 2007 93,024 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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AFT 248V is a 1979 Ford Escort in Red with a 1,993cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 AFT 248V, 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 AFT 248V?

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What year was AFT 248V registered?

AFT 248V is a 1979 Ford Escort, first registered on 8 September 1979.

Is AFT 248V safe to buy?

The MOT history for AFT 248V shows 10 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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