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EDE 79R

2008 Ford Escort

Gold Petrol 1098cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jun 2018
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

29,513 mi
Last recorded29,513 miles
Recorded on20 Jun 2017
Typical for 2008 Ford Escort49,082 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEDE 79R
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year2008
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,098cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 Jun 2017 29,513 miles

Oil leak ()

Pass 1 Apr 2016 29,053 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2014 27,365 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2013 27,335 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2012 26,989 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2011 24,093 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2010 22,527 miles

Battery insecure

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 20 Apr 2010 22,527 miles

Battery insecure

Pass 25 Apr 2009 19,910 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2008 18,655 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2008 18,637 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside front brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Battery insecure

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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EDE 79R is a 2008 Ford Escort in Gold with a 1,098cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

Across all 2008 Ford Escort models, the average MOT pass rate is 77.3% with a typical mileage of 49,082 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 EDE 79R, 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 18 years old, this Ford Escort is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was EDE 79R registered?

EDE 79R is a 2008 Ford Escort, first registered on 5 June 2008.

Is EDE 79R safe to buy?

The MOT history for EDE 79R shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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