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DPJ 207T

1979 Ford Escort

Beige Petrol 1599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Apr 2021
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

75,932 mi
Last recorded75,932 miles
Recorded on6 Apr 2020
Typical for 1979 Ford Escort49,279 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDPJ 207T
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year1979
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,599cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 6 Apr 2020 75,932 miles

Front Service brake binding but not excessively Both sides (1.2.1 (f))

Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect Both sides (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Oil leak, but not excessive Leaking at rear diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 6 Apr 2020 75,932 miles

Front Service brake binding but not excessively Both sides (1.2.1 (f))

Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect Both sides (5.3.2 (b))

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Oil leak, but not excessive Leaking at rear diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Mar 2019 74,053 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2008 63,266 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

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

both rear sill ends corroded

Pass 1 Aug 2007 61,475 miles

Battery insecure

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Slight bind to O/S/F/Wheel.

Pass 31 Jul 2006 59,003 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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DPJ 207T is a 1979 Ford Escort in Beige with a 1,599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 DPJ 207T, 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 DPJ 207T registered?

DPJ 207T is a 1979 Ford Escort, first registered on 12 July 1979.

Is DPJ 207T safe to buy?

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