MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
18,939 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Brake performance unable to be tested (1.2.1 (g))
Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Rear Brake hose porous (1.1.12 (e))
Fuel pipe so insecure there is a risk of fire TOO CLOSE TO EXHAUST SYSTEM (6.1.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
How Reliable is the Ford Escort?
Based on 4,961,191 MOT tests across 821,553 vehicles.
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ATH 781T is a 1979 Ford Escort in Orange with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.
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 ATH 781T, 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 ATH 781T registered?
ATH 781T is a 1979 Ford Escort, first registered on 6 March 1979.
Is ATH 781T safe to buy?
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