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DND 90T

1979 Ford Escort

White Petrol 1298cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Jun 2027
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

19,940 mi
Last recorded19,940 miles
Recorded on18 May 2026
Typical for 1979 Ford Escort49,279 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDND 90T
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year1979
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,298cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 18 May 2026 19,940 miles
Pass 27 May 2025 18,344 miles
Pass 21 May 2024 16,097 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2023 14,825 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2022 14,683 miles
Pass 26 May 2021 14,650 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2019 14,470 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2018 14,452 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2017 14,296 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2016 13,790 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2015 498 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2014

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Steering rack insecure (2.2.B.1a)

Pass 11 Aug 2014

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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DND 90T is a 1979 Ford Escort in White with a 1,298cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 DND 90T, 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 DND 90T registered?

DND 90T is a 1979 Ford Escort, first registered on 1 April 1979.

Is DND 90T safe to buy?

The MOT history for DND 90T shows 13 tests with a 92.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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