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AJL 432T

1979 Ford Escort

Blue Petrol 1297cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Feb 2012
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

49,308 mi
Last recorded49,308 miles
Recorded on21 Jan 2011
Typical for 1979 Ford Escort49,279 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJL 432T
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year1979
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,297cc

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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Pass 21 Jan 2011 49,308 miles

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

Pass 4 Feb 2010 48,617 miles

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

Fail 4 Feb 2010 48,617 miles

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.

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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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?

The MOT history for AJL 432T shows 3 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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