MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
77,630 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Centre Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)
Centre Front Steering locking device missing (2.2.C.1g)
Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar locating pin locking device missing (2.4.G.3b)
Nearside Front Suspension arm locating pin locking device missing (2.4.G.3b)
Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar locating pin retaining device missing (2.4.G.3b)
Offside Front Lower Steering column universal joint locking device missing (2.1.6)
Offside Front Suspension arm locating pin locking device missing (2.4.G.3b)
Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Steering column universal joint insecure (2.1.5)
Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)
Rear Registration plate lamp not fitted (1.1.C.1b)
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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EPY 566V is a 1979 Ford Escort in White with a 1,298cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 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 EPY 566V, 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 EPY 566V registered?
EPY 566V is a 1979 Ford Escort, first registered on 18 September 1979.
Is EPY 566V safe to buy?
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