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EGV 435T

1979 Ford Escort

Beige Petrol 1298cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Dec 2026
Tests20 (20 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

34,375 mi
Last recorded34,375 miles
Recorded on20 Dec 2025
Typical for 1979 Ford Escort49,279 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEGV 435T
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year1979
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,298cc

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MOT History

20 pass
Pass 20 Dec 2025 34,375 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2024 34,256 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2023 34,184 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2022 34,059 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2021 33,899 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2020 33,757 miles
Pass 23 May 2019 33,671 miles
Pass 12 May 2018 33,474 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2017 33,377 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2016 33,140 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2015 33,028 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2014 32,798 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2013 32,552 miles
Pass 5 May 2012 32,258 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2011 32,087 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2010 31,898 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2009 31,682 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2008 31,601 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2007 31,425 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2006 31,281 miles

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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EGV 435T is a 1979 Ford Escort in Beige with a 1,298cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests 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 EGV 435T, 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

How do I check the history of EGV 435T?

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What year was EGV 435T registered?

EGV 435T is a 1979 Ford Escort, first registered on 1 March 1979.

Is EGV 435T safe to buy?

The MOT history for EGV 435T shows 20 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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