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EAJ 439V

1979 Ford Escort

Blue Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 May 2015
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

89,777 mi
Last recorded89,777 miles
Recorded on6 May 2014
Typical for 1979 Ford Escort49,279 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEAJ 439V
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year1979
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Fail 6 May 2014 89,777 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)

Pass 6 May 2014 89,777 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)

Pass 2 May 2013 89,728 miles
Fail 4 May 2012 89,568 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 4 May 2012 89,568 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 28 Apr 2011 89,328 miles

offside rack gaitor slight twisted

sump guard fitted not allowing full inspection

Pass 10 Sep 2007 67,494 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2007 67,492 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) locking device missing (3.5.1l)

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

Nearside Steering locking device missing (2.2.C.1g)

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

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Pass 11 Aug 2006 66,237 miles

CORROSION ON N/S AND O/S CHASSISS

CORROSION ON N/S AND O/S FLOOR SECTIONS

CORROSION ON REAR VALANCES

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 20 Jul 2005 65,787 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

O/S AND N/S CHASSIS LEGS SLIGHTLY CORRODED

O/S AND N/S FLOOR SECTIONS SLIGHTLY CORRODED

O/S FOG LIGHT INOPERATIVE

O/S/F AND N/S/F INNER WINGS SLIGHTLY CORRODED

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

REAR O/S AND N/S INNER VALANCES CORRODED

ROUGHNESS IN N/S/R DIFF BEARINGS

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

oil leak

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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EAJ 439V is a 1979 Ford Escort in Blue with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 EAJ 439V, 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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EAJ 439V is a 1979 Ford Escort, first registered on 13 August 1979.

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