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BTV 779T

1979 Ford Escort

Silver Petrol 1599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Nov 2021
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

67,860 mi
Last recorded67,860 miles
Recorded on21 Nov 2020
Typical for 1979 Ford Escort49,279 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBTV 779T
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year1979
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,599cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 21 Nov 2020 67,860 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2019 67,537 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2019 67,535 miles

Front Registration plate missing (0.1 (a))

Pass 26 Oct 2018 66,877 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2017 66,355 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2016 63,453 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2015 62,065 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2014 60,944 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2009 58,582 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Pass 15 Apr 2008 55,955 miles

second hand master cylinder used

Fail 14 Apr 2008 55,955 miles

Brake master cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid (3.6.G.1f)

Nearside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

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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BTV 779T is a 1979 Ford Escort in Silver with a 1,599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 BTV 779T, 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 BTV 779T registered?

BTV 779T is a 1979 Ford Escort, first registered on 2 January 1979.

Is BTV 779T safe to buy?

The MOT history for BTV 779T shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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