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AME 927T

1979 Ford Escort

White Petrol 1599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Sep 2025
Tests14 (14 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

11,881 mi
Last recorded11,881 miles
Recorded on19 Sep 2024
Typical for 1979 Ford Escort49,279 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAME 927T
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year1979
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,599cc

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MOT History

14 pass
Pass 19 Sep 2024 11,881 miles

Front Wheel bearing has slight play n/s and o/s (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 14 Aug 2019 11,881 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 7 Sep 2017 11,811 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 1 Sep 2016

Front wheel bearing has slight play n/s and o/s (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 31 Aug 2015 48,527 miles

Front wheel bearing has slight play n/s and o/s (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 19 Aug 2014 11,881 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

front and rear suspension modified

Pass 12 Aug 2013 11,891 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 25 Aug 2012 11,881 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 1 Sep 2011 11,881 miles

Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 27 Jul 2010 11,881 miles

Nearside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 8 Jul 2009 11,867 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2008 11,867 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2007 11,867 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2006 11,131 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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AME 927T is a 1979 Ford Escort in White with a 1,599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 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 AME 927T, 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 AME 927T registered?

AME 927T is a 1979 Ford Escort, first registered on 17 April 1979.

Is AME 927T safe to buy?

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