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COA 664V

1979 Ford Escort

Grey Petrol 2000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Nov 2025
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

67,645 mi
Last recorded67,645 miles
Recorded on21 Nov 2024
Typical for 1979 Ford Escort49,279 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCOA 664V
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year1979
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,000cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 Nov 2024 67,645 miles

Under guards fitted

Pass 16 Nov 2023
Pass 20 Oct 2022 67,645 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2019
Fail 2 Mar 2019

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 25 May 2017 67,645 miles

Offside Front Steering component slightly corroded but serviceable slight inner track arm play (2.2.C.1d)

Fail 25 May 2017 67,645 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Steering component slightly corroded but serviceable slight inner track arm play (2.2.C.1d)

Pass 24 Oct 2015 67,645 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2014 67,645 miles

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 15 Oct 2013 67,645 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2012 67,645 miles

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 13 Sep 2012 67,645 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 25 Oct 2008 67,645 miles

Nearside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

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

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Offside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 10 Aug 2007 67,645 miles

Nearside Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Oil leak

Fail 10 Aug 2007 67,645 miles

Nearside Front Steering locking device missing (2.2.C.1g)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Offside Front Steering locking device missing (2.2.C.1g)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Oil leak

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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COA 664V is a 1979 Ford Escort in Grey with a 2,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 COA 664V, 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 COA 664V registered?

COA 664V is a 1979 Ford Escort, first registered on 1 August 1979.

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