MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
44,366 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
Nearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))
Front Front wheel bearing has slight play both (2.5.A.3c)
Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Rear brakes have a slight imbalance
Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (8.2.2)
Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Front Front wheel bearing has slight play both (2.5.A.3c)
Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Rear brakes have a slight imbalance
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)
Nearside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)
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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DMP 447V is a 1979 Ford Escort in Gold with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.
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 DMP 447V, 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 DMP 447V registered?
DMP 447V is a 1979 Ford Escort, first registered on 3 December 1979.
Is DMP 447V safe to buy?
The MOT history for DMP 447V shows 16 tests with a 81.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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