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DVU 810T

1979 Ford Escort

Red Petrol 1993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Apr 2027
Tests20 (18 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

13,336 mi
Last recorded13,336 miles
Recorded on29 Apr 2026
Typical for 1979 Ford Escort49,279 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDVU 810T
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year1979
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,993cc

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MOT History

18 pass 2 fail
Pass 29 Apr 2026 13,336 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Apr 2025 13,097 miles

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

Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Mar 2024 12,908 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2023 12,708 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2022 12,497 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2021 12,307 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2019 11,989 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2018 11,877 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2018 11,877 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 21 Apr 2017 11,769 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2016 11,396 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2015 10,998 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2014 10,652 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2012 9,748 miles

Oil leak

Fail 28 Sep 2012 9,748 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Oil leak

Pass 3 Oct 2011 8,430 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2010 6,639 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2009 4,479 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2008 3,610 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2007 1,045 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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DVU 810T is a 1979 Ford Escort in Red with a 1,993cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 DVU 810T, 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 DVU 810T registered?

DVU 810T is a 1979 Ford Escort, first registered on 9 May 1979.

Is DVU 810T safe to buy?

The MOT history for DVU 810T shows 20 tests with a 90% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does DVU 810T have outstanding finance?

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