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EKR 943T

1979 Ford Escort

Red Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jan 2020
Tests8 (4 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

75,144 mi
Last recorded75,144 miles
Recorded on8 Jan 2019
Typical for 1979 Ford Escort49,279 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEKR 943T
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year1979
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

4 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 Jan 2019 75,144 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive engine and transmission. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 8 Jan 2019 75,141 miles

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))

Pass 10 Jan 2018 74,131 miles

Oil leak on engine. ()

Fail 10 Jan 2018 74,127 miles

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

Oil leak on engine. ()

Pass 15 Dec 2016 73,679 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2016 73,675 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 18 Aug 2015 73,280 miles

Oil leak

Slight play in inner rack arms

Fail 18 Aug 2015 73,280 miles

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.

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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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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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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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