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ELU 925T

1979 Ford Escort

Red Petrol 2000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jul 2024
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

2,093 mi
Last recorded2,093 miles
Recorded on28 Jul 2023
Typical for 1979 Ford Escort49,279 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Ford
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationELU 925T
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year1979
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,000cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 28 Jul 2023 2,093 miles

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement TCA (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Fail 28 Jul 2023 2,093 miles

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement TCA (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 28 Jan 2022 1,283 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2022 1,283 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 14 Dec 2019 2 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2005 2,697 miles

Drivers door dropped hard to shut

Underside of car weak and extensivly welded

battery insecure

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 925T is a 1979 Ford Escort in Red with a 2,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 925T, 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 ELU 925T?

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What year was ELU 925T registered?

ELU 925T is a 1979 Ford Escort, first registered on 5 April 1979.

Is ELU 925T safe to buy?

The MOT history for ELU 925T shows 6 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does ELU 925T have outstanding finance?

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