MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
89,777 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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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)
Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)
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)
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)
offside rack gaitor slight twisted
sump guard fitted not allowing full inspection
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)
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)
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.
Top MOT Failure Points
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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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