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MSF 266T

1979 Ford Escort

Blue Petrol 1298cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 May 2019
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

56,338 mi
Last recorded56,338 miles
Recorded on16 May 2018
Typical for 1979 Ford Escort49,279 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMSF 266T
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year1979
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,298cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 May 2018 56,338 miles
Pass 8 May 2017 55,731 miles
Pass 6 May 2016 53,266 miles
Fail 6 May 2016 53,266 miles

Brake pedal operating lever not secure to the pedal (3.3.A.1c)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 11 May 2015 52,149 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2014 50,632 miles

Nearside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 23 Jun 2012 50,131 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2011 48,795 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Slight play in steering rack at NS

Pass 23 Oct 2009 47,558 miles

Nearside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 3 Jul 2008 46,747 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2007 46,724 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2007 46,724 miles

Offside Inner Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Pass 14 Jun 2006 46,716 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2005 46,669 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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MSF 266T is a 1979 Ford Escort in Blue with a 1,298cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 MSF 266T, 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 MSF 266T registered?

MSF 266T is a 1979 Ford Escort, first registered on 15 May 1979.

Is MSF 266T safe to buy?

The MOT history for MSF 266T shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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