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USM 510T

1979 Ford Escort

White Petrol 2000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Mar 2026
Tests15 (14 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.3%

Mileage

6,476 mi
Last recorded6,476 miles
Recorded on11 Mar 2025
Typical for 1979 Ford Escort49,279 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationUSM 510T
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year1979
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,000cc

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MOT History

14 pass 1 fail
Pass 11 Mar 2025 6,476 miles
Pass 28 Dec 2023 6,453 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2023 6,139 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2021 6,029 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2018 4,971 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2017 2,322 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2016 1,677 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2015 3,580 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2014 3 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2012 93,433 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2011 93,279 miles

Rear fog lamp damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.3.2d)

n/s front wheel bearing slight noise.

Fail 10 Jun 2011 93,279 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Rear fog lamp damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.3.2d)

n/s front wheel bearing slight noise.

Pass 13 Apr 2010 92,914 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2009 91,527 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2008 89,167 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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USM 510T is a 1979 Ford Escort in White with a 2,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.3%.

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 USM 510T, 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 USM 510T registered?

USM 510T is a 1979 Ford Escort, first registered on 1 June 1979.

Is USM 510T safe to buy?

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