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ATE 789V

1979 Ford Escort

Blue Petrol 1993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jan 2026
Tests18 (17 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.4%

Mileage

34,661 mi
Last recorded34,661 miles
Recorded on25 Jan 2025
Typical for 1979 Ford Escort49,279 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationATE 789V
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year1979
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,993cc

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MOT History

17 pass 1 fail
Pass 25 Jan 2025 34,661 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2024 34,661 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2022 34,661 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2021 34,661 miles

extensive modifications made to vehicle

Pass 22 Aug 2020 34,661 miles

vehicle suspension and engine extensively modified

Pass 3 May 2019 34,661 miles
Pass 26 May 2018 34,661 miles
Pass 27 May 2017 34,661 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2016 34,661 miles

vehicle extensively modified

Pass 5 Jul 2014 34,661 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2013 34,661 miles

extensive modifications to vehicle for rallying

Pass 16 Jun 2012 34,661 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2011 34,661 miles
Pass 22 May 2010 34,661 miles

vehicle has been extensively modified for rallying steering & suspension has been changed.

Fail 30 May 2009 34,661 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

speedo inop

vehicle has been modified for rallying

Pass 30 May 2009 34,661 miles

speedo inop

vehicle has been modified for rallying

Pass 17 May 2008 34,661 miles

Oil leak

engine under cover fitted.

vehicle has been modified for motor sport use.

Pass 26 May 2007 34,661 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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ATE 789V is a 1979 Ford Escort in Blue with a 1,993cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.4%.

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 ATE 789V, 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 ATE 789V registered?

ATE 789V is a 1979 Ford Escort, first registered on 21 December 1979.

Is ATE 789V safe to buy?

The MOT history for ATE 789V shows 18 tests with a 94.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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