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UJX 474T

1979 Ford Escort

Orange Petrol 1993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Sep 2011
Tests5 (5 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

19,123 mi
Last recorded19,123 miles
Recorded on4 Sep 2010
Typical for 1979 Ford Escort49,279 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationUJX 474T
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year1979
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,993cc

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MOT History

5 pass
Pass 4 Sep 2010 19,123 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2009 19,123 miles

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

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

Pass 2 Aug 2008 19,123 miles
Pass 31 May 2007 16,758 miles
Pass 24 May 2006 112,242 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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UJX 474T is a 1979 Ford Escort in Orange with a 1,993cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 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 UJX 474T, 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 UJX 474T registered?

UJX 474T is a 1979 Ford Escort, first registered on 6 April 1979.

Is UJX 474T safe to buy?

The MOT history for UJX 474T shows 5 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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