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EAW 263V

1979 Ford Escort

White Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Sep 2025
Tests19 (17 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate89.5%

Mileage

41,426 mi
Last recorded41,426 miles
Recorded on26 Sep 2024
Typical for 1979 Ford Escort49,279 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEAW 263V
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year1979
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

17 pass 2 fail
Pass 26 Sep 2024 41,426 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2023 41,426 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2021 41,023 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2019 41,008 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2018 40,896 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2017 40,560 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2016 40,011 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2014 39,190 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2013 38,282 miles

Offside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 25 Oct 2012 37,595 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2011 35,734 miles

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

Pass 20 Oct 2011 35,734 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2010 35,100 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2010 35,100 miles

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 22 Oct 2009 32,622 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2008 32,299 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2007 31,644 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2006 40,652 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2005 39,579 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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EAW 263V is a 1979 Ford Escort in White with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 89.5%.

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 EAW 263V, 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 EAW 263V registered?

EAW 263V is a 1979 Ford Escort, first registered on 1 August 1979.

Is EAW 263V safe to buy?

The MOT history for EAW 263V shows 19 tests with a 89.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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