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ERR 416V

1979 Ford Escort

Black Petrol 1993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jan 2021
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

65,610 mi
Last recorded65,610 miles
Recorded on11 Jul 2019
Typical for 1979 Ford Escort49,279 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationERR 416V
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year1979
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,993cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 11 Jul 2019 65,610 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2018 94,064 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2018 94,064 miles

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))

Pass 9 Jun 2017 94,064 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2014 93,753 miles

nearside front floor corroded

slight corrosion on offside front floor

Fail 2 Jul 2014 93,749 miles

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

Pass 7 Jun 2013 93,363 miles

slight corossion on both front floor but are not load bearing

Fail 6 Jun 2013 93,360 miles

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

Fail 2 Jun 2012 92,837 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

slight corrosion both front floor

Pass 2 Jun 2012 92,837 miles

slight corrosion both front floor

Pass 13 Jun 2011 92,578 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2011 92,578 miles

Fuel hose leaking (7.2.3)

Pass 10 May 2010 92,285 miles
Pass 7 May 2009 91,996 miles
Fail 7 May 2009 91,998 miles

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)

Pass 9 May 2008 91,640 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Pass 9 May 2007 911,004 miles
Fail 5 May 2007 91,100 miles

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

Pass 2 May 2006 90,612 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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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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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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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