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ERR 434V

1979 Ford Escort

Yellow Petrol 1993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jan 2020
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

96,161 mi
Last recorded96,161 miles
Recorded on24 Jan 2019
Typical for 1979 Ford Escort49,279 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationERR 434V
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year1979
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,993cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 24 Jan 2019 96,161 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Mar 2015 95,855 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2013 95,402 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2012 95,016 miles

All tyres perishing

Coolant leak from pump

Nearside screen washer jet partly blocked

Slight play in nearside steering arm to strut

Pass 6 Oct 2011 94,656 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2011 94,634 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (2.4.A.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

Pass 10 Jun 2010 94,552 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2010 94,552 miles

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

Pass 9 Jun 2009 94,174 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2009 94,152 miles

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Pass 23 Feb 2008 93,289 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2007 92,817 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2007 92,795 miles

Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 3 Sep 2005 91,501 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2005 91,501 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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 434V is a 1979 Ford Escort in Yellow with a 1,993cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 434V, 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 434V registered?

ERR 434V is a 1979 Ford Escort, first registered on 1 August 1979.

Is ERR 434V safe to buy?

The MOT history for ERR 434V shows 15 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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