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ENC 850T

1979 Ford Escort

Red Petrol 1599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Dec 2021
Tests8 (4 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

69,984 mi
Last recorded69,984 miles
Recorded on12 Dec 2019
Typical for 1979 Ford Escort49,279 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationENC 850T
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year1979
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,599cc

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MOT History

4 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 Dec 2019 69,984 miles
Fail 10 Dec 2019 69,983 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2010 70,225 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Nearside Front Body or chassis has an inadequate repair, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Steering rack insecure (2.2.B.1a)

Nearside Front brake caliper has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

Nearside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Offside Front Body or chassis has an inadequate repair, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Front Steering rack insecure (2.2.B.1a)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front brake caliper has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

NSF TCA DUST COVER SPLIT

Oil leak

Pass 7 Oct 2008 69,601 miles

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Offside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Leaf spring splayed and lightly rubbing (2.4.B.1c)

Oil leak

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

both front tca bushes starting to perrish

both rear anti roll bar bushes slightly worn

n/s front floor corroded

o/s rear boot floor slightly corroded

o/s steering rack boot deteriorated slightly

Fail 2 Oct 2008 69,524 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Parking brake mechanism/associated mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (3.1.9)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Offside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Leaf spring splayed and lightly rubbing (2.4.B.1c)

Oil leak

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

both front tca bushes starting to perrish

both rear anti roll bar bushes slightly worn

n/s front floor corroded

o/s rear boot floor slightly corroded

o/s steering rack boot deteriorated slightly

Pass 7 Jun 2007 65,436 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2006 64,614 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2006 64,612 miles

Nearside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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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ENC 850T is a 1979 Ford Escort in Red with a 1,599cc 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 ENC 850T, 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.

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What year was ENC 850T registered?

ENC 850T is a 1979 Ford Escort, first registered on 1 June 1979.

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