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BUF 101T

1979 Ford Escort

Blue Petrol 1993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jun 2014
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

6,181 mi
Last recorded6,181 miles
Recorded on25 Jun 2013
Typical for 1979 Ford Escort49,279 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBUF 101T
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year1979
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,993cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 25 Jun 2013 6,181 miles

Oil leak

offside rear bump stop missing

speedo not working

Fail 18 Jun 2013 6,181 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

Offside Rear Shock absorber insecure (2.7.2b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

Oil leak

offside rear bump stop missing

speedo not working

Pass 9 Feb 2012 6,181 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2012 6,181 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

battery insecure

Pass 22 Mar 2010 6,181 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2009 6,181 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2007 6,181 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2006 5,687 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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BUF 101T is a 1979 Ford Escort in Blue with a 1,993cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 BUF 101T, 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 BUF 101T registered?

BUF 101T is a 1979 Ford Escort, first registered on 16 March 1979.

Is BUF 101T safe to buy?

The MOT history for BUF 101T shows 8 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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