MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
15,373 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Subframe mounting repair covered in underseal (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Oil leak ()
Nearside Front Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)
Oil leak ()
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)
Oil leak
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
rear brake binding slightly
slight play front wheels
slight underbody corrosion
steering rack mounts req att
Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)
Oil leak
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
rear brake binding slightly
slight play front wheels
slight underbody corrosion
steering rack mounts req att
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Oil leak
Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
underbody corrosion
wiper blades req att
Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Oil leak
Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)
oil leaking fron both side rear axle seals(not on the brakes0
slight inbalance in front brakes of 17%
Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)
Offside Rear Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)
Offside Rear Upper Trailing arm attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1)
Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)
registration plate fitted to the front does not have black characters on a white background (6.3.2a)
registration plate fitted to the rear does not have black characters on a yellow background (6.3.2b)
Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Oil leak
Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)
oil leaking fron both side rear axle seals(not on the brakes0
slight inbalance in front brakes of 17%
Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
rear axle leaking oil
slight play in nearside of steering rack
Nearside Front Steering locking device missing (2.2.C.1g)
Nearside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Front Steering locking device missing (2.2.C.1g)
Offside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)
Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
rear axle leaking oil
slight play in nearside of steering rack
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Nearside Inner Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Nearside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Rear brake disc contaminated by oil (3.5.1h)
Offside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)
Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
How Reliable is the Ford Escort?
Based on 4,961,191 MOT tests across 821,553 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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DAZ 7314 is a 1979 Ford Escort in Beige with a 1,993cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.
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 DAZ 7314, 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.
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DAZ 7314 is a 1979 Ford Escort, first registered on 25 June 1979.
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