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EPV 595T

1979 Ford Escort

Beige Petrol 1298cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jan 2021
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

73,193 mi
Last recorded73,193 miles
Recorded on4 Jul 2019
Typical for 1979 Ford Escort49,279 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEPV 595T
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year1979
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,298cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 4 Jul 2019 73,193 miles
Pass 31 Dec 2016 73,161 miles

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

rear suspension has surface corrosion

Fail 30 Dec 2016 73,154 miles

Offside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded nearside to offside (3.6.B.2c)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

rear suspension has surface corrosion

Pass 2 Aug 2014 73,092 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2013 72,978 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2008 72,530 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

corroded hole nearside front inner wing

front brake hose ferrules corroded

surface corrosion offside outer sill

Pass 1 Apr 2006 72,359 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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EPV 595T is a 1979 Ford Escort in Beige with a 1,298cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 EPV 595T, 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 EPV 595T registered?

EPV 595T is a 1979 Ford Escort, first registered on 26 March 1979.

Is EPV 595T safe to buy?

The MOT history for EPV 595T shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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