MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
65,610 miAbove average mileage for this year
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Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))
Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))
Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
nearside front floor corroded
slight corrosion on offside front floor
Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
nearside front floor corroded
slight corossion on both front floor but are not load bearing
Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
Offside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)
slight corossion on both front floor but are not load bearing
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)
slight corrosion both front floor
slight corrosion both front floor
Fuel hose leaking (7.2.3)
Front registration plate font not substantially similar to the prescribed font (6.3.4d)
Rear registration plate font not substantially similar to the prescribed font (6.3.4d)
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)
Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
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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ERR 416V is a 1979 Ford Escort in Black with a 1,993cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.
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 ERR 416V, 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 ERR 416V registered?
ERR 416V is a 1979 Ford Escort, first registered on 1 August 1979.
Is ERR 416V safe to buy?
The MOT history for ERR 416V shows 19 tests with a 63.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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