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66,838 miAbove average mileage for this year
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Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner wheel arch chassis area. (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner wheel arch . (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Nearside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Offside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
Brake hose slightly deteriorated both front (3.6.B.4d)
Steering rack gaiter deteriorated both front (2.2.D.2d)
vehical heavly under sealed
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)
Oil leak
offside rear wheel arch corroded
rear diff oil leak
Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)
Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)
Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)
Offside Rear Lower Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)
Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)
Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight play in the sliding bush or gland (2.5.B.1b)
Oil leak
Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)
Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)
Exhaust emits clearly visible black smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)
Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Rear Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid (3.6.A.1)
Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)
Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight play in the sliding bush or gland (2.5.B.1b)
Oil leak
Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)
chassis showing signs of corrosion
front cross member panel under radiator corroded
n/s steering rack end bearing showing signs of wear
o/s n/s outer wheel arches starting to corrod and hole
o/s outer sill small hole at front not affecting steering or braking or within 12 inches of mountings
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
chassis showing signs of corrosion
front cross member panel under radiator corroded
n/s steering rack end bearing showing signs of wear
o/s n/s outer wheel arches starting to corrod and hole
o/s outer sill small hole at front not affecting steering or braking or within 12 inches of mountings
Offside Front front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)
Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside front brake grabbing severely (3.7.A.2b)
Offside rear brake grabbing severely (3.7.A.5b)
Rear Exhaust has a part missing (7.1.1a)
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
How Reliable is the Ford Escort?
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VBP 649T is a 1979 Ford Escort in Orange with a 1,298cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.
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 VBP 649T, 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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VBP 649T is a 1979 Ford Escort, first registered on 2 April 1979.
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