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ELY 434T

1979 Ford Escort

Blue Petrol 1298cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 May 2018
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

97,052 mi
Last recorded97,052 miles
Recorded on21 Apr 2017
Typical for 1979 Ford Escort49,279 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationELY 434T
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year1979
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,298cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 21 Apr 2017 97,052 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2017 97,052 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 13 May 2016 84,567 miles
Pass 19 May 2015 32,644 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 15 May 2015 32,644 miles

Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 16 May 2014 79,527 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2012 67,380 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

hand brake rod across axle worn by exhaust

no rear seats fitted + rear doors do not open

Pass 26 Apr 2011 60,673 miles

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 21 Jan 2010 58,442 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

Pass 9 Feb 2009 56,650 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 24 Jun 2008 56,582 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2007 56,221 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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ELY 434T is a 1979 Ford Escort in Blue with a 1,298cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 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 ELY 434T, 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 ELY 434T registered?

ELY 434T is a 1979 Ford Escort, first registered on 9 March 1979.

Is ELY 434T safe to buy?

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