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DTL 700T

1979 Ford Escort

Orange Petrol 1993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Oct 2020
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

23,744 mi
Last recorded23,744 miles
Recorded on11 Apr 2019
Typical for 1979 Ford Escort49,279 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDTL 700T
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year1979
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,993cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Apr 2019 23,744 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2017 22,928 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2017 22,928 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2016 21,753 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2016 21,555 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Pass 12 Aug 2015 20,780 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2014 19,994 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2013 18,817 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2006 18,785 miles

Front Driver's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)

Front Mechanical brake component securing device missing (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Mechanical brake component securing device missing (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

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

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

Offside Front Brake pipe inappropriately repaired (3.6.A.3)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

front shock absorber bump stops missing

Pass 15 Jul 2005 18,568 miles

N/S/F strut damp

N/S/F wing corroded

Small amount of play in O/S/F steering rack joint

Fail 5 Jul 2005 18,563 miles

Lower Steering column top bearing excessively worn (2.1.2c)

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

Nearside Front Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

Offside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

N/S/F strut damp

N/S/F wing 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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DTL 700T is a 1979 Ford Escort in Orange with a 1,993cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 DTL 700T, 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 DTL 700T registered?

DTL 700T is a 1979 Ford Escort, first registered on 2 January 1979.

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