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EWW 633T

1979 Ford Escort

White Petrol 1993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Oct 2019
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

15,944 mi
Last recorded15,944 miles
Recorded on20 Oct 2018
Typical for 1979 Ford Escort49,279 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEWW 633T
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year1979
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,993cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 Oct 2018 15,944 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Aug 2017 15,778 miles
Pass 6 May 2015 14,662 miles

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

engine oil leaks

front floor becoming soft metal

o/s/f tyre outer sidewall minor split

Fail 2 May 2015 14,659 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Parking brake is not capable of being maintained in operation by direct mechanical action only (3.1.2)

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

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

engine oil leaks

first 6 notches on handbrake is free travel

front floor becoming soft metal

o/s/f tyre outer sidewall minor split

Pass 23 May 2014 14,587 miles

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

o/s front+rear outer sidewall minor split

o/s/r no.plate light slightly dim but still illuminating no.plate

Pass 17 May 2013 13,705 miles
Fail 16 May 2013 13,702 miles

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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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EWW 633T is a 1979 Ford Escort in White with a 1,993cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 EWW 633T, 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 EWW 633T registered?

EWW 633T is a 1979 Ford Escort, first registered on 1 March 1979.

Is EWW 633T safe to buy?

The MOT history for EWW 633T shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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