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AHU 5V

1979 Ford Escort

Red Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jul 2016
Tests8 (8 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

4,996 mi
Last recorded4,996 miles
Recorded on7 Jul 2015
Typical for 1979 Ford Escort49,279 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAHU 5V
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year1979
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

8 pass
Pass 7 Jul 2015 4,996 miles
Pass 2 May 2014 4,996 miles

Nearside Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 25 Aug 2011 4,996 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2010 4,996 miles

rally car converted

Pass 6 Dec 2008 4,996 miles

Vehicle converted to rally car specification.

Pass 16 Nov 2007 4,996 miles
Pass 27 Dec 2006 4,996 miles

slight play in offside front wheel bearing

wipers starting to smear

Pass 17 Nov 2005 4,996 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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AHU 5V is a 1979 Ford Escort in Red with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 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 AHU 5V, 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 AHU 5V registered?

AHU 5V is a 1979 Ford Escort, first registered on 3 December 1979.

Is AHU 5V safe to buy?

The MOT history for AHU 5V shows 8 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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