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TAS 909T

1979 Ford Escort

Yellow Petrol 1993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 May 2027
Tests14 (13 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.9%

Mileage

Typical for 1979 Ford Escort49,279 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationTAS 909T
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year1979
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,993cc

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MOT History

13 pass 1 fail
Pass 8 May 2026
Pass 1 May 2025
Pass 2 Apr 2024
Pass 13 Apr 2019 68,247 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2015 68,247 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 2 May 2014 68,247 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear Lower Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 12 Jun 2012 68,247 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2011 68,247 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2010 68,247 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2009 68,247 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2007 68,247 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2006 68,247 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2006 68,247 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

Pass 5 Oct 2005 68,036 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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TAS 909T is a 1979 Ford Escort in Yellow with a 1,993cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.9%.

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 TAS 909T, 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 TAS 909T?

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What year was TAS 909T registered?

TAS 909T is a 1979 Ford Escort, first registered on 1 January 1979.

Is TAS 909T safe to buy?

The MOT history for TAS 909T shows 14 tests with a 92.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does TAS 909T have outstanding finance?

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