MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
91,914 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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slight corrosion to os sill
Registration plate incorrect (0.1 (c))
slight corrosion to os sill
Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)
steering rack bushes slight under load
Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)
Rear Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)
Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
steering rack bushes slight under load
Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
How Reliable is the Ford Escort?
Based on 4,961,191 MOT tests across 821,553 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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ENG 17T is a 1979 Ford Escort in Blue with a 1,599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.
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 ENG 17T, 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 ENG 17T registered?
ENG 17T is a 1979 Ford Escort, first registered on 20 March 1979.
Is ENG 17T safe to buy?
The MOT history for ENG 17T shows 10 tests with a 60% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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