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ERO 636T

1979 Ford Escort

Red Petrol 2100cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Sep 2026
Tests19 (17 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate89.5%

Mileage

11,485 mi
Last recorded11,485 miles
Recorded on4 Sep 2025
Typical for 1979 Ford Escort49,279 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationERO 636T
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year1979
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,100cc

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MOT History

17 pass 2 fail
Pass 4 Sep 2025 11,485 miles
Pass 15 May 2024 11,485 miles
Pass 30 May 2023
Pass 28 Sep 2020 1,485 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2019 1,485 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2018 1,485 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 11 Apr 2017 1,485 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2016 1,485 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2015 1,485 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2014 1,485 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 26 Feb 2013 1,485 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2012 1,592 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2011 1,485 miles

Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

harness type seatbelts fitted to front seats

only two front seats fitted

slight lift in front strut upper mounts

Pass 7 Nov 2011 1,485 miles

harness type seatbelts fitted to front seats

only two front seats fitted

slight lift in front strut upper mounts

Pass 30 Oct 2009 8,599 miles

no rear seats fitted

Pass 16 Sep 2008 1,794 miles

washer jets aiming low

Fail 16 Sep 2008 1,794 miles

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

Offside Front Direction indicator excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

washer jets aiming low

Pass 24 Aug 2007 1,529 miles

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

Pass 13 Jul 2006 1,529 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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ERO 636T is a 1979 Ford Escort in Red with a 2,100cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 89.5%.

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 ERO 636T, 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

How do I check the history of ERO 636T?

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What year was ERO 636T registered?

ERO 636T is a 1979 Ford Escort, first registered on 7 March 1979.

Is ERO 636T safe to buy?

The MOT history for ERO 636T shows 19 tests with a 89.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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