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EBF 310T

1979 Ford Escort

Orange Petrol 1599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Dec 2020
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

5,521 mi
Last recorded5,521 miles
Recorded on19 Jun 2019
Typical for 1979 Ford Escort49,279 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Ford
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEBF 310T
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year1979
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,599cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 19 Jun 2019 5,521 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2018 3,456 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2017 3,128 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2012 2,870 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2011 1,864 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2010 1,383 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2010 1,287 miles

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

Pass 10 Jan 2009 4 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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EBF 310T is a 1979 Ford Escort in Orange with a 1,599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 EBF 310T, 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 EBF 310T registered?

EBF 310T is a 1979 Ford Escort, first registered on 15 February 1979.

Is EBF 310T safe to buy?

The MOT history for EBF 310T shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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