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EMV 178V

1979 Ford Escort

Blue Petrol 2000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Nov 2020
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

62,607 mi
Last recorded62,607 miles
Recorded on15 May 2019
Typical for 1979 Ford Escort49,279 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEMV 178V
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year1979
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,000cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 May 2019 62,607 miles
Pass 9 May 2018 61,600 miles
Pass 17 May 2017 61,600 miles
Fail 17 May 2017 61,600 miles

Nearside Front suspension locking device missing (2.5.A.4)

Offside Front suspension locking device missing (2.5.A.4)

Pass 24 May 2016 60,720 miles
Pass 18 May 2015 60,671 miles
Pass 6 May 2014 60,761 miles

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 5 Mar 2013 60,671 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2013 60,671 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 18 Mar 2011 60,671 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2010 60,671 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 22 Jan 2009 57,045 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2007 72,589 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2007 72,589 miles

Nearside Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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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EMV 178V is a 1979 Ford Escort in Blue with a 2,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 EMV 178V, 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 EMV 178V registered?

EMV 178V is a 1979 Ford Escort, first registered on 1 August 1979.

Is EMV 178V safe to buy?

The MOT history for EMV 178V shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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