MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
67,776 miAbove average mileage for this year
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Car underneath coated in thick protectant.
Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Wiper blades slightly worn but still provides drivers view of road
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)
Exhaust emmision "HC" although within required limits reading was high .
Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Exhaust emmision "HC" although within required limits reading was high .
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Battery insecure
offside front brake hose ferrul corroded
rear brake hose ferrul corroded
Battery insecure
offside and nearside front brake hose ferrul corroded
rear brake hose ferrul corroded
general underbody corrosion
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
advise both front floors and general vehicle corrosion
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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ECL 545T is a 1979 Ford Escort in Red with a 1,298cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 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 ECL 545T, 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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What year was ECL 545T registered?
ECL 545T is a 1979 Ford Escort, first registered on 2 April 1979.
Is ECL 545T safe to buy?
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