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DKK 777T

1979 Ford Escort

Blue Petrol 1599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Aug 2022
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

8,844 mi
Last recorded8,844 miles
Recorded on10 Aug 2021
Typical for 1979 Ford Escort49,279 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDKK 777T
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year1979
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,599cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 10 Aug 2021 8,844 miles

Front Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively Seal type. (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Fail 30 Jul 2021 8,844 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 21 Oct 2019 8,550 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2018 8,043 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2017 7,948 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Inner Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Pass 4 Nov 2016 6,763 miles

Rear Inner Vehicle structure has slight corrosion bothsides (6.1.A.1)

Fail 3 Nov 2016 6,763 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

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

Rear Inner Vehicle structure has slight corrosion bothsides (6.1.A.1)

Pass 20 Oct 2015 5,599 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2014 2,614 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

rear floor corroded but not excessive

Pass 5 Oct 2013 830 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2012 93,581 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2011 93,351 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2010 92,884 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2010 92,474 miles

Brake has no servo assistance (3.3.B.2)

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Exhaust emits excessive dense blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Inner Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Inner Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Outer Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Inner Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Inner Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Outer Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 3 Sep 2009 88,873 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2009 88,869 miles

Exhaust engine idle speed too high (7.3.A.2a)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

Nearside Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e)

Offside Front Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1)

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Engine misfiring badly

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Water in offside rear lamp unit

Pass 20 Oct 2007 88,796 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 11 Aug 2007 88,791 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 26 Jun 2006 87,189 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2006 87,119 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.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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DKK 777T is a 1979 Ford Escort in Blue with a 1,599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 DKK 777T, 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 DKK 777T registered?

DKK 777T is a 1979 Ford Escort, first registered on 2 April 1979.

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