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DBO 465V

1979 Ford Escort

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Oct 2017
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

87,576 mi
Last recorded87,576 miles
Recorded on14 Oct 2016
Typical for 1979 Ford Escort49,279 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDBO 465V
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year1979
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 14 Oct 2016 87,576 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2015 85,887 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2014 84,966 miles

Oil leak

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 2 Apr 2013 83,560 miles

Oil leak

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 26 Apr 2012 82,078 miles

Oil leak

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 26 Apr 2011 80,580 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2010 78,446 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2009 76,753 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2009 76,750 miles

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Nearside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Pass 25 Apr 2006 71,225 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2005 71,132 miles

Offside Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Vehicle structure is damaged, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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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DBO 465V is a 1979 Ford Escort in Black with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 DBO 465V, 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 DBO 465V registered?

DBO 465V is a 1979 Ford Escort, first registered on 26 October 1979.

Is DBO 465V safe to buy?

The MOT history for DBO 465V shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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