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FUS 950T

1979 Ford Escort

Orange Petrol 1993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 May 2016
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

93,337 mi
Last recorded93,337 miles
Recorded on23 Apr 2015
Typical for 1979 Ford Escort49,279 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFUS 950T
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year1979
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,993cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Apr 2015 93,337 miles
Fail 7 May 2014 91,475 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

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

Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Nearside Front Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

offside front inner trackrod joint worn !

Pass 7 May 2014 91,475 miles

Nearside Front Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

offside front inner trackrod joint worn !

Fail 27 Mar 2013 89,185 miles

Centre Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Offside Inner Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 27 Mar 2013 89,185 miles
Pass 11 May 2011 88,079 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

both offside and nearside front inner trackrod joints worn ! advise replacement !

Pass 20 Apr 2010 85,962 miles

Nearside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

both nearside and offside front inner track rod joints worn !

Pass 24 Apr 2009 84,255 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2008 82,904 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2007 81,383 miles

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Fail 15 Mar 2007 81,317 miles

Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Front brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

Nearside Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Both front top strut bearings seized

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Passenger seat slightly insecure

Vehicle heavily undersealed

Pass 11 Mar 2006 79,443 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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FUS 950T is a 1979 Ford Escort in Orange with a 1,993cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 FUS 950T, 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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FUS 950T is a 1979 Ford Escort, first registered on 26 January 1979.

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