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ELU 168T

1979 Ford Escort

Blue Petrol 1298cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Aug 2021
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

3,130 mi
Last recorded3,130 miles
Recorded on26 Aug 2020
Typical for 1979 Ford Escort49,279 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationELU 168T
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year1979
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,298cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 Aug 2020 3,130 miles

center exhaust box rattles

rear exhaust box starting to corrode

Pass 8 Aug 2019 3,121 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2018 2,586 miles
Pass 10 May 2017 25,502 miles

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

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

Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play both side (2.2.B.1f)

Oil leak ()

Fail 5 May 2017 25,420 miles

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

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

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

Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play both side (2.2.B.1f)

Oil leak ()

Pass 6 May 2016 24,147 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

oil leak

undersealing

Fail 3 May 2016 24,079 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

oil leak

undersealing

Pass 4 May 2015 2,233 miles

Brake servo corroded but not excessively weakened (3.6.A.2b)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Pass 30 Apr 2014 1,812 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2013 716 miles
Pass 2 May 2012 99,532 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2011 98,060 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2010 96,529 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2009 95,022 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2008 93,253 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2007 91,571 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2007 91,566 miles

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 3 May 2006 89,530 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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ELU 168T is a 1979 Ford Escort in Blue with a 1,298cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 ELU 168T, 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 ELU 168T registered?

ELU 168T is a 1979 Ford Escort, first registered on 9 May 1979.

Is ELU 168T safe to buy?

The MOT history for ELU 168T shows 18 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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