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SKA 494T

1979 Ford Escort

Red Petrol 1599cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Nov 2026
Tests20 (20 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

58,901 mi
Last recorded58,901 miles
Recorded on13 Nov 2025
Typical for 1979 Ford Escort49,279 mi

Above average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Ford
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSKA 494T
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year1979
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,599cc

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MOT History

20 pass
Pass 13 Nov 2025 58,901 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2024 58,118 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2023 57,197 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2022 56,452 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2021 55,846 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2020 55,760 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2019 55,692 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2018 55,596 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2017 54,841 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2016 54,190 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2015 53,535 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2014 52,859 miles
Pass 25 May 2013 52,183 miles
Pass 26 May 2012 51,346 miles
Pass 26 May 2011 50,673 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 28 May 2010 50,672 miles
Pass 27 May 2009 50,644 miles
Pass 19 May 2008 50,621 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2007 50,566 miles
Pass 26 May 2006 50,561 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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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SKA 494T is a 1979 Ford Escort in Red with a 1,599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 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 SKA 494T, 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

How do I check the history of SKA 494T?

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What year was SKA 494T registered?

SKA 494T is a 1979 Ford Escort, first registered on 9 March 1979.

Is SKA 494T safe to buy?

The MOT history for SKA 494T shows 20 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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