MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
63,889 miAbove average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Both rear leaf springs corroded
Both rear suspension bump stops deteriorated
Front crossmember slightly damaged
Gearbox has slight oil leak
Nearside Front Floor inner wheel arch corroded but not excessive
Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Inner and outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Rear boot floor, rear leaf spring mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Inner and outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Rear diff slight oil leak
Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.2.2 (b))
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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EEL 912T is a 1979 Ford Escort in Green with a 2,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 1 MOT test with a personal pass rate of 100%.
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 EEL 912T, 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 EEL 912T registered?
EEL 912T is a 1979 Ford Escort, first registered on 1 January 1979.
Is EEL 912T safe to buy?
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