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DAR 574T

1979 Ford Escort

Red Petrol 1599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Apr 2026
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

4,061 mi
Last recorded4,061 miles
Recorded on17 Apr 2025
Typical for 1979 Ford Escort49,279 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDAR 574T
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year1979
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,599cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 Apr 2025 4,061 miles

Nearside Front Inner Suspension rod ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Apr 2024 3,070 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2023 2,489 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2021 2,402 miles
Pass 10 May 2019 2,343 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2018 1,410 miles
Pass 6 May 2017 104,106 miles
Pass 27 May 2016 3,775 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2015 3,763 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 8 Apr 2015 3,763 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2013 3,675 miles
Fail 20 Nov 2013 3,668 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 7 May 2009 3,508 miles

slight cut in nearside fron tyre but no cords exposed

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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DAR 574T is a 1979 Ford Escort in Red with a 1,599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 DAR 574T, 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 DAR 574T registered?

DAR 574T is a 1979 Ford Escort, first registered on 5 January 1979.

Is DAR 574T safe to buy?

The MOT history for DAR 574T shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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