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EDU 715T

1979 Ford Escort

White Petrol 1298cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Nov 2020
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

42,953 mi
Last recorded42,953 miles
Recorded on1 Nov 2019
Typical for 1979 Ford Escort49,279 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEDU 715T
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year1979
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,298cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 1 Nov 2019 42,953 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2018 42,692 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2018 42,683 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

O/side front and both rear tyres have signs of age degredation

Pass 27 Oct 2017 42,293 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2016 41,150 miles

All 4 tyres have age related cracks

Slight play in NSF rack end

Pass 4 Nov 2015 39,565 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2014 36,240 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Oil leak

Pass 9 Nov 2013 33,715 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 27 Oct 2012 28,917 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 11 Nov 2011 25,745 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2010 22,843 miles

Nearside Front Lower Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Lower Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 8 Nov 2010 22,842 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Nearside Front Lower Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Lower Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 26 Oct 2009 20,352 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2009 20,329 miles

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 10 Nov 2008 17,028 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2008 17,026 miles

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Pass 11 Aug 2005 17,023 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2005 17,023 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Front Service brake is causing the steering wheel to severely pull one way (3.7.C.2)

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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EDU 715T is a 1979 Ford Escort in White with a 1,298cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 EDU 715T, 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 EDU 715T registered?

EDU 715T is a 1979 Ford Escort, first registered on 24 February 1979.

Is EDU 715T safe to buy?

The MOT history for EDU 715T shows 18 tests with a 72.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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