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EUX 505V

1979 Ford Escort

White Petrol 1993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Aug 2008
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

80,259 mi
Last recorded80,259 miles
Recorded on13 Nov 2010
Typical for 1979 Ford Escort49,279 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEUX 505V
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year1979
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,993cc

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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Fail 13 Nov 2010 80,259 miles

Brake pedal creeps down when held under pressure (3.3.B.1a)

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

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

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

Nearside front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)

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

Offside rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Pass 29 Aug 2007 80,259 miles

Battery insecure

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

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

Oil leak

very slight noise in o/s front wheel bearing †front & rear tyre sizes 175/70/13 †front tyres approx 3/4 worn

Fail 23 Aug 2006 78,987 miles

Battery insecure

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

front anti roll bars within bottom track control arms have slight play †emission reading hc309 co 4.10% †

windscreen marked †front & rear tyre sizes 175/70/13 †underbody rusty in places †underbody metal brake pipes rusty in places †slight play in steering rack saddle rubbers †steering rack sounds a bit dry †

Pass 23 Aug 2006 78,987 miles

Battery insecure

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

front anti roll bars within bottom track control arms have slight play †emission reading hc309 co 4.10% †

windscreen marked †front & rear tyre sizes 175/70/13 †underbody rusty in places †underbody metal brake pipes rusty in places †slight play in steering rack saddle rubbers †steering rack sounds a bit dry †

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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EUX 505V is a 1979 Ford Escort in White with a 1,993cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 EUX 505V, 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 EUX 505V registered?

EUX 505V is a 1979 Ford Escort, first registered on 1 October 1979.

Is EUX 505V safe to buy?

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