MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
94,914 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()
rear seats removed
EXHAUST SLIGHT LEAK OF GASSES
REAR SEATS REMOVED
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
no rear seats fitted
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
no rear seats fitted
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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ECD 227V is a 1979 Ford Escort in White 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 ECD 227V, 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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How do I check the history of ECD 227V?
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What year was ECD 227V registered?
ECD 227V is a 1979 Ford Escort, first registered on 25 August 1979.
Is ECD 227V safe to buy?
The MOT history for ECD 227V 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.
Does ECD 227V have outstanding finance?
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