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USB 100T

1979 Ford Escort

Yellow Petrol 1993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jan 2010
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

7,185 mi
Last recorded7,185 miles
Recorded on29 Jan 2009
Typical for 1979 Ford Escort49,279 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationUSB 100T
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year1979
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,993cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 29 Jan 2009 7,185 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2007 6,071 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2007 6,071 miles

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Front passenger seat insecure (6.2.3)

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

air filter insecure

bolt missing from front bumper bracket

corrosion to near side front floor

ignition barrell insecure

Pass 17 Apr 2007 5,002 miles

slight play in front wheel bearings

Pass 26 Apr 2006 3,444 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2006 3,444 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2006 3,442 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Nearside Rear An item not tested (Manual)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

corrosion to offside front floorpan/sill

spare tyre deflated

steering rack worn offside

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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USB 100T is a 1979 Ford Escort in Yellow with a 1,993cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 USB 100T, 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.

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What year was USB 100T registered?

USB 100T is a 1979 Ford Escort, first registered on 1 January 1979.

Is USB 100T safe to buy?

The MOT history for USB 100T shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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