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FOD 349V

1979 Ford Escort

Silver Petrol 1298cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Apr 2023
Tests6 (6 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

11,093 mi
Last recorded11,093 miles
Recorded on6 Apr 2022
Typical for 1979 Ford Escort49,279 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFOD 349V
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year1979
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,298cc

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MOT History

6 pass
Pass 6 Apr 2022 11,093 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2019 40,283 miles

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

Pass 16 Jan 2012 39,281 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 27 Jan 2011 38,139 miles

corrosion in rear boot floor outside 30 cm

very slight bind at both front wheels

Pass 18 Apr 2008 38,089 miles

off side front tyre perished

rust near fuel mountings

Pass 5 May 2006 37,617 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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FOD 349V is a 1979 Ford Escort in Silver with a 1,298cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 FOD 349V, 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 FOD 349V registered?

FOD 349V is a 1979 Ford Escort, first registered on 10 September 1979.

Is FOD 349V safe to buy?

The MOT history for FOD 349V shows 6 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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