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HAD 746V

1979 Ford Escort

White Petrol 1298cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Nov 2021
Tests16 (16 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

41,045 mi
Last recorded41,045 miles
Recorded on26 Nov 2020
Typical for 1979 Ford Escort49,279 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHAD 746V
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year1979
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,298cc

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MOT History

16 pass
Pass 26 Nov 2020 41,045 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2019 40,797 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2018 40,174 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2017 39,700 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2016 38,761 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2015 38,393 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2014 37,759 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2013 36,971 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2012 36,087 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2011 35,071 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2010 34,141 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2009 31,811 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2008 29,248 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2007 26,779 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2007 26,646 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2006 26,054 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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HAD 746V is a 1979 Ford Escort in White with a 1,298cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 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 HAD 746V, 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 HAD 746V registered?

HAD 746V is a 1979 Ford Escort, first registered on 4 September 1979.

Is HAD 746V safe to buy?

The MOT history for HAD 746V shows 16 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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