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EVM 413T

1979 Ford Escort

White Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Jul 2027
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

61,557 mi
Last recorded61,557 miles
Recorded on1 Aug 2026
Typical for 1979 Ford Escort49,279 mi

Above average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Ford
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEVM 413T
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year1979
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 1 Aug 2026 61,557 miles

Front Wheel bearing has slight play both (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Wheel bearing has slight play both (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Mar 2020 48,888 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2018 45,403 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

slight play in steering column sliding joint

Fail 19 Oct 2018 45,403 miles

Brake servo defective or ineffective (1.1.10 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

slight play in steering column sliding joint

Pass 5 May 2015 45,018 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2009 35,046 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

underbody sealer. hydraulic park brake and cable park brake.

Pass 6 Dec 2008 31,208 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2007 30,328 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 21 Sep 2007 30,328 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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EVM 413T is a 1979 Ford Escort in White with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 EVM 413T, 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 EVM 413T registered?

EVM 413T is a 1979 Ford Escort, first registered on 26 June 1979.

Is EVM 413T safe to buy?

The MOT history for EVM 413T shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does EVM 413T have outstanding finance?

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