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OCW 314T

1979 Ford Escort

Yellow Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jun 2026
Tests9 (9 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

1,336 mi
Last recorded1,336 miles
Recorded on19 Jun 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

RegistrationOCW 314T
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year1979
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

9 pass
Pass 19 Jun 2025 1,336 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2024 35 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2023
Pass 25 Aug 2020 11 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2017 51,366 miles
Pass 14 May 2015 50,665 miles
Pass 13 May 2014 50,217 miles

Nearside Lower Suspension arm modified but not seriously weakened (2.4.A.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm modified but not seriously weakened (2.4.A.2)

nearside rear hub seal leaking,but not onto ant brake linning

Pass 17 May 2013 49,127 miles

Offside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 27 Sep 2006 49,127 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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OCW 314T is a 1979 Ford Escort in Yellow with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 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 OCW 314T, 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 OCW 314T registered?

OCW 314T is a 1979 Ford Escort, first registered on 14 March 1979.

Is OCW 314T safe to buy?

The MOT history for OCW 314T shows 9 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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