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VEN 593T

1979 Ford Escort

White Petrol 1300cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jul 2019
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

11,824 mi
Last recorded11,824 miles
Recorded on23 Jul 2018
Typical for 1979 Ford Escort49,279 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVEN 593T
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year1979
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,300cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 23 Jul 2018 11,824 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 27 Jun 2017 10,947 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 9 Mar 2016 7,676 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2015 3,796 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 22 Apr 2013 101 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 22 Apr 2013 101 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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VEN 593T is a 1979 Ford Escort in White with a 1,300cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 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 VEN 593T, 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 VEN 593T registered?

VEN 593T is a 1979 Ford Escort, first registered on 31 January 1979.

Is VEN 593T safe to buy?

The MOT history for VEN 593T shows 6 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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