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ERJ 947T

1979 Ford Escort

Blue Petrol 2000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Aug 2026
Tests26 (19 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate73.1%

Mileage

12,029 mi
Last recorded12,029 miles
Recorded on7 Aug 2025
Typical for 1979 Ford Escort49,279 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationERJ 947T
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year1979
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,000cc

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MOT History

19 pass 7 fail
Pass 7 Aug 2025 12,029 miles

Engine oil sump dented/ scraped

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted outer bead edge (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive Front and rear of engine (crank area) (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive Rear diff area/ filler plug (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive Rear seal area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Slight surface corrosion on chassis

Pass 29 Jul 2024 12,005 miles

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted outer bead edge (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive Front and rear engine/ crank seals areas (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive Rear gearbox seal area and rear diff filler plug (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 26 Jul 2024 12,002 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake bind, difficult to turn by hand

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted outer bead edge (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive Front and rear engine/ crank seals areas (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive Rear gearbox seal area and rear diff filler plug (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 15 May 2023 11,976 miles

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

Pass 22 Apr 2022 11,955 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases manifold (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

Pass 28 Apr 2021 11,897 miles

Coolant leak heater valve ()

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

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

Fail 27 Apr 2021 11,897 miles

Fuel hose leaking from pump to carb (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Coolant leak heater valve ()

Horn not working properly (7.7 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 18 Apr 2019 11,812 miles

Central Front Oil leak, but not excessive Crank shaft area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Central Oil leak, but not excessive Rear gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Central Rear Oil leak on diff

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pedal wearing smooth Brake pedal rubber starting to split (1.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Vehicle to low to brake roller test

Pass 11 Apr 2018 11,718 miles

Central Front Oil leak Engine area ()

Central Rear Oil leak Rear gearbox shaft seal area ()

Offside Front Upper Coolant leak small pipe dripping ()

Fail 11 Apr 2018 11,718 miles

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

Nearside Rear Service brake indicates brake bind unable to turn wheel by hand on inspection (3.7.D.2a)

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

Central Front Oil leak Engine area ()

Central Rear Oil leak Rear gearbox shaft seal area ()

Offside Front Upper Coolant leak small pipe dripping ()

Pass 4 May 2017 11,678 miles

Central Front Oil leak Rear of engine ()

Central Rear Oil leak Rear of gearbox ()

Drivers seat non adjustable

Front Brake pedal rubber wearing smooth

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Upper Coolant leak ()

Fail 4 May 2017 11,678 miles

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Central Front Oil leak Rear of engine ()

Central Rear Oil leak Rear of gearbox ()

Drivers seat non adjustable

Front Brake pedal rubber wearing smooth

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Upper Coolant leak ()

Pass 11 Apr 2016 11,578 miles

Brake pedal rubber wearing smooth

No adjustment on drivers seat fore or aft

Offside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Offside front wheel rim damaged

Fail 8 Apr 2016 11,576 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

rear parking (secondary) brakes imbalanced (3.7.B.6b)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Front rim has an area of damage

Offside Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

no fore and after adjustment to drivers seat

Fail 24 Sep 2015 11,575 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 13 Sep 2014 11,419 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2013 11,393 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2012 11,370 miles

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 8 Sep 2012 11,370 miles

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 22 Oct 2011 11,258 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2010 11,182 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2009 11,024 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2008 10,801 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2007 10,715 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2006 10,450 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2005 10,063 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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ERJ 947T is a 1979 Ford Escort in Blue with a 2,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.1%.

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 ERJ 947T, 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 ERJ 947T registered?

ERJ 947T is a 1979 Ford Escort, first registered on 22 June 1979.

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