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ANY 51T

1979 Ford Escort

Yellow Petrol 1993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Sep 2018
Tests10 (10 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

7,848 mi
Last recorded7,848 miles
Recorded on28 Sep 2017
Typical for 1979 Ford Escort49,279 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationANY 51T
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year1979
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,993cc

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MOT History

10 pass
Pass 28 Sep 2017 7,848 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2016 7,799 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2015 7,772 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2014 7,685 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2013 7,618 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2012 7,525 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2011 7,363 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2010 7,261 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2009 7,174 miles

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 16 Jul 2008 7,156 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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ANY 51T is a 1979 Ford Escort in Yellow with a 1,993cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 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 ANY 51T, 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 ANY 51T registered?

ANY 51T is a 1979 Ford Escort, first registered on 23 April 1979.

Is ANY 51T safe to buy?

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