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EOD 765T

1979 Ford Escort

Black Petrol 1993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Nov 2020
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

21,719 mi
Last recorded21,719 miles
Recorded on23 Apr 2019
Typical for 1979 Ford Escort49,279 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEOD 765T
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year1979
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,993cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 23 Apr 2019 21,719 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive strut mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Driver's door pillar deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive strut mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 23 Apr 2019 21,719 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive strut mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Driver's door pillar deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive strut mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 10 May 2018 20,535 miles
Fail 9 May 2018 20,529 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user (1.6.2b)

Pass 27 Mar 2017 18,492 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2017 19,490 miles

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

Pass 18 Mar 2016 16,421 miles

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Fail 11 Mar 2016 16,420 miles

Nearside Front Tyre incorrectly seated on the wheel rim rotation incorrect (4.1.D.1d)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Tyre incorrectly seated on the wheel rim rotation incorrect (4.1.D.1d)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 12 Sep 2012 16,104 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2009 15,828 miles

slight play in steering rack

Fail 22 Jun 2009 15,828 miles

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

play in n/s rack arm

Pass 24 Aug 2007 15,636 miles

slight play in steering rack

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 765T is a 1979 Ford Escort in Black with a 1,993cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 EOD 765T, 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 EOD 765T registered?

EOD 765T is a 1979 Ford Escort, first registered on 25 May 1979.

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