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DAU 35T

1979 Ford Escort

Blue Petrol 1599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Mar 2022
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

89,280 mi
Last recorded89,280 miles
Recorded on19 Mar 2021
Typical for 1979 Ford Escort49,279 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDAU 35T
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year1979
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,599cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 Mar 2021 89,280 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2021 89,264 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Mar 2017 88,244 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2016 86,762 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 1 Mar 2016 86,762 miles

Nearside Front brake caliper securing device loose (3.5.1j)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 18 Mar 2015 83,250 miles

exhaust leak from centre to rear join

play from both front hubs

Fail 18 Mar 2015 83,250 miles

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

exhaust leak from centre to rear join

play from both front hubs

Pass 16 Jul 2013 83,080 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2007 81,950 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2007 81,893 miles

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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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DAU 35T is a 1979 Ford Escort in Blue with a 1,599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 DAU 35T, 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 DAU 35T registered?

DAU 35T is a 1979 Ford Escort, first registered on 3 April 1979.

Is DAU 35T safe to buy?

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