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FFA 360T

1979 Ford Escort

Black Petrol 1993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Nov 2025
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

61,250 mi
Last recorded61,250 miles
Recorded on6 Nov 2024
Typical for 1979 Ford Escort49,279 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFFA 360T
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year1979
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,993cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 6 Nov 2024 61,250 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2019 59,579 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2018 58,198 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2010 58,152 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2010 58,140 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

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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FFA 360T is a 1979 Ford Escort in Black with a 1,993cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 FFA 360T, 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

How do I check the history of FFA 360T?

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What year was FFA 360T registered?

FFA 360T is a 1979 Ford Escort, first registered on 19 April 1979.

Is FFA 360T safe to buy?

The MOT history for FFA 360T shows 5 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does FFA 360T have outstanding finance?

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