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AUC 514T

1979 Ford Escort

Blue Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Oct 2024
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

98,892 mi
Last recorded98,892 miles
Recorded on27 Oct 2023
Typical for 1979 Ford Escort49,279 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAUC 514T
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year1979
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 Oct 2023 98,892 miles

Complete underside of vehicle has been heavily undersealed/painted

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Slight Corrosion to underside of vehicle

Windscreen wiper blade defective both front wiper blades (3.4 (b) (i))

slight corrosion/surface rust to various body panels on exterior of vehicle

Fail 26 Oct 2023 98,882 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases rear exhaust pipe over axle (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced wheel arch area (Front arch at rear) (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Front inner sill area (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment parking brake travel has no reserve travel (1.1.6 (c))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Complete underside of vehicle has been heavily undersealed/painted

Slight Corrosion to underside of vehicle

Windscreen wiper blade defective both front wiper blades (3.4 (b) (i))

slight corrosion/surface rust to various body panels on exterior of vehicle

Pass 14 May 2018 98,091 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2017 97,846 miles

Offside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Fail 30 May 2017 97,833 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Offside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 1 Jun 2016 97,327 miles

front flexy ends corroded

Fail 24 May 2016 97,300 miles

Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3)

front flexy ends corroded

Pass 1 Jun 2015 96,185 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 23 May 2014 95,703 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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AUC 514T is a 1979 Ford Escort in Blue with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 AUC 514T, 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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AUC 514T is a 1979 Ford Escort, first registered on 28 February 1979.

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