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DUX 192V

1979 Ford Escort

Gold Petrol 1993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Feb 2020
Tests10 (10 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

36,331 mi
Last recorded36,331 miles
Recorded on26 Jan 2019
Typical for 1979 Ford Escort49,279 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDUX 192V
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year1979
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,993cc

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MOT History

10 pass
Pass 26 Jan 2019 36,331 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Feb 2018 36,331 miles

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

exhaust centre mount deteriorated

Pass 27 Aug 2016 36,331 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2015 36,331 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2014 36,311 miles

vehicle has been modified for competition use. Weight could not be determined so carried out decelerometer brake test

Pass 23 Aug 2013 36,331 miles

Nearside and offside steering rack arms have slight play at inner joints

Nearside front tyre tread worn close to legal limit

Offside rear wheel bearing has slight play

Rear anti roll bar inner and outer bushes have slight play

Pass 31 Aug 2012 36,331 miles

N/s/f steering rack arm has slight play at inner joint

O/s/f steering rack arm has slight play at inner joint

O/s/r outer anti roll bar bush has slight play

Pass 26 Aug 2011 36,331 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2010 36,331 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Rear tyres very close to legal limit. Recommend replacement.

Pass 3 Sep 2009 35,901 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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DUX 192V is a 1979 Ford Escort in Gold with a 1,993cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 DUX 192V, 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 DUX 192V registered?

DUX 192V is a 1979 Ford Escort, first registered on 1 August 1979.

Is DUX 192V safe to buy?

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