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DDA 557V

1979 Ford Escort

Black Petrol 1993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Dec 2020
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

62,861 mi
Last recorded62,861 miles
Recorded on4 Jun 2019
Typical for 1979 Ford Escort49,279 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDDA 557V
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year1979
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,993cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 4 Jun 2019 62,861 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2017 62,484 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2017 62,479 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

oil leak from engine

Pass 19 Jul 2012 62,440 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2012 62,440 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear rear brake grabbing severely (3.7.A.5b)

Offside Steering component mounting prescribed area is fractured (2.2.C.1h)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 6 Apr 2011 62,399 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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DDA 557V is a 1979 Ford Escort in Black with a 1,993cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 DDA 557V, 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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What year was DDA 557V registered?

DDA 557V is a 1979 Ford Escort, first registered on 29 October 1979.

Is DDA 557V safe to buy?

The MOT history for DDA 557V shows 6 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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