MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
75,144 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Oil leak, but not excessive engine and transmission. (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid (1.1.16 (b) (i))
Offside Obligatory mirror insecure (3.3 (b) (ii))
Oil leak, but not excessive engine and transmission. (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Oil leak on engine. ()
Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
Oil leak on engine. ()
Battery insecure (1.9.1)
rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
Oil leak
Slight play in inner rack arms
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)
Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid (3.6.A.1)
Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
Offside Rear Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid (3.6.A.1)
Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)
Oil leak
Slight play in inner rack arms
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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EKR 943T is a 1979 Ford Escort in Red with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.
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 EKR 943T, 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 EKR 943T registered?
EKR 943T is a 1979 Ford Escort, first registered on 31 December 1979.
Is EKR 943T safe to buy?
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