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FAR 777T

1979 Ford Escort

Beige Petrol 2000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jan 2021
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

63,562 mi
Last recorded63,562 miles
Recorded on16 Jul 2019
Typical for 1979 Ford Escort49,279 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFAR 777T
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year1979
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,000cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 16 Jul 2019 63,562 miles

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

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

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

Offside washers poor

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

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

Pass 3 Jul 2017 63,562 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2016 63,562 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2015 87,557 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2014 87,557 miles
Pass 24 May 2013 87,556 miles
Fail 23 May 2013 87,556 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Track rod end ball pin shank loose (2.2.B.1c)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Track rod end ball pin shank loose (2.2.B.1c)

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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FAR 777T is a 1979 Ford Escort in Beige with a 2,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 FAR 777T, 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 FAR 777T registered?

FAR 777T is a 1979 Ford Escort, first registered on 7 June 1979.

Is FAR 777T safe to buy?

The MOT history for FAR 777T shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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