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AUJ 736T

1979 Ford Escort

White Petrol 2000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Sep 2025
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

Typical for 1979 Ford Escort49,279 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAUJ 736T
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year1979
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,000cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 11 Sep 2024
Pass 7 Jul 2023
Pass 7 May 2022

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Pass 12 Apr 2021

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Pass 13 Jul 2019

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Pass 13 Jul 2018

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Pass 26 Apr 2017

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Pass 9 Feb 2016 18,254 miles

Nearside Inner Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Inner Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 23 Dec 2014 22 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

Fail 22 Dec 2014 22 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Parking brake is not capable of being maintained in operation by direct mechanical action only (3.1.2)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Pass 9 Oct 2013
Pass 6 Aug 2011 2 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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AUJ 736T is a 1979 Ford Escort in White with a 2,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 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 AUJ 736T, 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 AUJ 736T registered?

AUJ 736T is a 1979 Ford Escort, first registered on 2 March 1979.

Is AUJ 736T safe to buy?

The MOT history for AUJ 736T shows 12 tests with a 91.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does AUJ 736T have outstanding finance?

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