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HTW 509T

1979 Ford Escort

White Petrol 1993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jul 2026
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

3,703 mi
Last recorded3,703 miles
Recorded on31 Jul 2025
Typical for 1979 Ford Escort49,279 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Ford
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHTW 509T
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year1979
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,993cc

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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 31 Jul 2025 3,703 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 31 Jul 2025 3,703 miles

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Feb 2023 501 miles
Pass 28 May 2021

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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HTW 509T is a 1979 Ford Escort in White with a 1,993cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 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 HTW 509T, 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 HTW 509T registered?

HTW 509T is a 1979 Ford Escort, first registered on 4 July 1979.

Is HTW 509T safe to buy?

The MOT history for HTW 509T shows 4 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does HTW 509T have outstanding finance?

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