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CON 510V

1979 Ford Escort

White Petrol 1295cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Aug 2020
Tests10 (10 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

24,402 mi
Last recorded24,402 miles
Recorded on3 Aug 2019
Typical for 1979 Ford Escort49,279 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCON 510V
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year1979
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,295cc

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MOT History

10 pass
Pass 3 Aug 2019 24,402 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2018 24,333 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2016 24,289 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2015 27,014 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2014 23,899 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 18 May 2013 22,404 miles
Pass 19 May 2012 96,642 miles
Pass 18 May 2010 57,111 miles
Pass 21 May 2009 56,495 miles
Pass 4 May 2006 52,290 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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CON 510V is a 1979 Ford Escort in White with a 1,295cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 CON 510V, 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 CON 510V registered?

CON 510V is a 1979 Ford Escort, first registered on 4 September 1979.

Is CON 510V safe to buy?

The MOT history for CON 510V shows 10 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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