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EBH 707T

1979 Ford Escort

White Petrol 2000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Mar 2020
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

25,632 mi
Last recorded25,632 miles
Recorded on18 Feb 2019
Typical for 1979 Ford Escort49,279 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEBH 707T
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year1979
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,000cc

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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 18 Feb 2019 25,632 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2018 25,632 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2017 25,632 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2017 25,632 miles

Offside Track rod end loose (2.2.B.1d)

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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EBH 707T is a 1979 Ford Escort in White with a 2,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 EBH 707T, 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 EBH 707T registered?

EBH 707T is a 1979 Ford Escort, first registered on 18 January 1979.

Is EBH 707T safe to buy?

The MOT history for EBH 707T shows 4 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does EBH 707T have outstanding finance?

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