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HFH 979V

1979 Ford Escort

Red Petrol 1993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jan 2023
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

18,705 mi
Last recorded18,705 miles
Recorded on20 Jan 2022
Typical for 1979 Ford Escort49,279 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHFH 979V
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year1979
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,993cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 Jan 2022 18,705 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2019 18,426 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2014 17,687 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2012 17,644 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2010 17,306 miles

Nearside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

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

Offside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Fail 10 Jun 2010 17,306 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 5 Jun 2009 17,306 miles
Fail 30 May 2009 17,306 miles

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

Offside Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Pass 1 Jun 2007 17,306 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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HFH 979V is a 1979 Ford Escort in Red with a 1,993cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 HFH 979V, 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 HFH 979V registered?

HFH 979V is a 1979 Ford Escort, first registered on 1 November 1979.

Is HFH 979V safe to buy?

The MOT history for HFH 979V shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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