MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
49,308 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
All tyres perished
Front tie bar bushes perished offside and near side
Nut missing of brake servo bracket
Rear spring shackle bushes worn off side and near side
Split pins missing from both front track rod ends
Both sides front tie bar outer bushes perished
Both sides rear spring shackle bushes worn
Corrosion to offside and nearside front chassis rails
Foot brake travel
Offside Rear Brake cable has wires broken but is not significantly weakened (3.5.1b)
Offside rear and nearside front tyre perished in tread
Oil dip stick not in sump
Slight corrosion to metal ferrul on near side front flexi hose
Slight pitting to both front brake disc,s
Slight twist to rear flexi brake hose
Nearside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)
Both sides front tie bar outer bushes perished
Both sides rear spring shackle bushes worn
Corrosion to offside and nearside front chassis rails
Foot brake travel
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Rear Brake cable has wires broken but is not significantly weakened (3.5.1b)
Offside rear and nearside front tyre perished in tread
Oil dip stick not in sump
Slight corrosion to metal ferrul on near side front flexi hose
Slight pitting to both front brake disc,s
Slight twist to rear flexi brake hose
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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AJL 432T is a 1979 Ford Escort in Blue with a 1,297cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.
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 AJL 432T, 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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What year was AJL 432T registered?
AJL 432T is a 1979 Ford Escort, first registered on 21 May 1979.
Is AJL 432T safe to buy?
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