MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
63,471 miAbove average mileage for this year
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Nearside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (1.1.12 (b) (i))
Nearside Front brake backing plate missing
Offside Front brake backing plate
Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Brake Backing Plate Missing
Offside Front Brake Backing Plate Corroded.
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))
Nearside Front Brake Backing Plate Missing
Offside Front Brake Backing Plate Corroded.
Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)
Nearside Front brake backing plate corroded
Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (2.4.A.3)
Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis (2.4.A.3)
Offside Front brake backing plate missing
Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
Nearside Front brake backing plate corroded
Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
Offside Front brake backing plate corroded
Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly Bearing worn (2.5.B.1b)
Offside and nearside rear chassis sections corroded
Slight fluid leakage at offside rear hub
Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS
Offside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS
Offside front chassis leg weakened by corroded
Radiator leaking
Horn not working (1.6.2a)
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)
Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Steering system lightly rubbing (2.2.D.2a)
How Reliable is the Ford Escort?
Based on 4,961,191 MOT tests across 821,553 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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FAT 279T is a 1979 Ford Escort in Red with a 1,993cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.
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 FAT 279T, 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 FAT 279T registered?
FAT 279T is a 1979 Ford Escort, first registered on 3 April 1979.
Is FAT 279T safe to buy?
The MOT history for FAT 279T shows 17 tests with a 82.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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