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DUK 700V

1979 Ford Escort

Red Petrol 1993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Mar 2010
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

49,690 mi
Last recorded49,690 miles
Recorded on10 Mar 2009
Typical for 1979 Ford Escort49,279 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDUK 700V
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year1979
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,993cc

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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 Mar 2009 49,690 miles

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

Corrosion to underside of vehicle.

Diff oil leaks.

Front brake discs corroded.

N/S/F and O/S/F floor areas corroded and holed.

Only O/S/F seat and O/S/F seat belt fitted at time of test.

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

Slight play in N/S/F wheel bearing.

Fail 2 Mar 2009 49,690 miles

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Corrosion to underside of vehicle.

Diff oil leaks.

Front brake discs corroded.

N/S/F and O/S/F floor areas corroded and holed.

Only O/S/F seat and O/S/F seat belt fitted at time of test.

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

Slight play in N/S/F wheel bearing.

Pass 29 Feb 2008 54,441 miles

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

Only O/S/F seat and seat belt fitted at time of test.

Play in top of steering column.

Fail 28 Feb 2008 54,441 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

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

Nearside Indicator tell tale inoperative (1.4.A.2a)

Offside Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

N/S and O/S front floor areas corroded and holed.

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

Only O/S/F seat and seat belt fitted at time of test.

Play in top of steering column.

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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DUK 700V is a 1979 Ford Escort in Red with a 1,993cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 DUK 700V, 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 DUK 700V registered?

DUK 700V is a 1979 Ford Escort, first registered on 26 October 1979.

Is DUK 700V safe to buy?

The MOT history for DUK 700V shows 4 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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