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ANA 179T

1978 Ford Escort

Red Petrol 1593cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jul 2026
Tests22 (20 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

25,946 mi
Last recorded25,946 miles
Recorded on4 Jul 2025
Typical for 1978 Ford Escort49,614 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationANA 179T
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year1978
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,593cc

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MOT History

20 pass 2 fail
Pass 4 Jul 2025 25,946 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2024 24,719 miles
Pass 11 May 2023 23,211 miles
Fail 11 May 2023 23,211 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Pass 8 Apr 2022 21,936 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2021 21,309 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2019 21,106 miles

Nearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Wheel bearing so rough it is likely to overheat or break up (5.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 30 Jul 2018 20,698 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2017 19,558 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2016 17,915 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2015 16,621 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2014 15,478 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2013 14,530 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2012 13,083 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2011 11,682 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2010 10,167 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2009 8,881 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2008 7,824 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2007 6,862 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2006 5,981 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2005 4,556 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2005 4,556 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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ANA 179T is a 1978 Ford Escort in Red with a 1,593cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

Across all 1978 Ford Escort models, the average MOT pass rate is 85.0% with a typical mileage of 49,614 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 ANA 179T, 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 48 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 ANA 179T registered?

ANA 179T is a 1978 Ford Escort, first registered on 4 August 1978.

Is ANA 179T safe to buy?

The MOT history for ANA 179T shows 22 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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