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EOD 677T

1979 Ford Escort

Beige Petrol 1993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Aug 2026
Tests19 (18 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.7%

Mileage

92,997 mi
Last recorded92,997 miles
Recorded on2 Aug 2025
Typical for 1979 Ford Escort49,279 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEOD 677T
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year1979
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,993cc

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MOT History

18 pass 1 fail
Pass 2 Aug 2025 92,997 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2024 92,131 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2022 91,489 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2021 90,746 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2020 90,426 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Sep 2019 90,059 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2018 89,366 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2017 88,658 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2016 88,210 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2015 87,737 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2014 87,367 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2013 87,246 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2012 87,246 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2011 87,246 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2010 87,246 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2009 87,246 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2008 87,246 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2008 87,246 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3) DANGEROUS

Pass 24 Aug 2007 87,084 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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EOD 677T is a 1979 Ford Escort in Beige with a 1,993cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.7%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 EOD 677T, 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 EOD 677T registered?

EOD 677T is a 1979 Ford Escort, first registered on 1 January 1979.

Is EOD 677T safe to buy?

The MOT history for EOD 677T shows 19 tests with a 94.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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