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DDF 404T

1979 Ford Escort

Blue Petrol 1297cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Oct 2017
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

11,131 mi
Last recorded11,131 miles
Recorded on18 Oct 2016
Typical for 1979 Ford Escort49,279 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDDF 404T
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year1979
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,297cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 18 Oct 2016 11,131 miles

Offside Front chassis leg weaken by corrosion

Front prop shaft seal leaking oil

Nearside Front chassis leg weaken by corrosion

O/s/r N/s/r chassis leg weaken by corrosion

Offside Rear inner sill getting corroded

Rear diff pinion seal leaking oil

Spare wheel well corroded

Pass 9 Oct 2015 10,750 miles

corrosion starting in front and rear chassis rails

Pass 10 Oct 2014 9,553 miles

both front chassis rails weakened by corrosion

Fail 7 Oct 2014 9,553 miles

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

Offside Front Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (3.6.C.3)

both front chassis rails weakened by corrosion

Pass 7 Oct 2013 9,057 miles

Drivers door badly corroded.

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear exhaust bracket badly corroded.

Fail 25 Sep 2013 9,047 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) insecure (1.1.A.3a)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Drivers door badly corroded.

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside rear brake binding slightly.

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear exhaust bracket badly corroded.

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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DDF 404T is a 1979 Ford Escort in Blue with a 1,297cc 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 DDF 404T, 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

How do I check the history of DDF 404T?

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What year was DDF 404T registered?

DDF 404T is a 1979 Ford Escort, first registered on 21 February 1979.

Is DDF 404T safe to buy?

The MOT history for DDF 404T 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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