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FRF 235T

1979 Ford Escort

Yellow Petrol 1993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jul 2019
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

2,436 mi
Last recorded2,436 miles
Recorded on27 Jun 2018
Typical for 1979 Ford Escort49,279 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFRF 235T
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year1979
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,993cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 27 Jun 2018 2,436 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2017 2,305 miles
Pass 13 May 2016 2,216 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2014 2,110 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 21 Aug 2013 1,795 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2012 796 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2012 796 miles

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

Pass 6 Jul 2011 460 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2010 424 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2009 278 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

vehicle covered in thick wax-oyl underneath

Fail 14 Aug 2009 278 miles

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front Front suspension locking device missing (2.5.A.4)

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Rear registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

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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FRF 235T is a 1979 Ford Escort in Yellow with a 1,993cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 FRF 235T, 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 FRF 235T registered?

FRF 235T is a 1979 Ford Escort, first registered on 18 May 1979.

Is FRF 235T safe to buy?

The MOT history for FRF 235T shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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