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VFC 999T

1979 Ford Escort

Beige Petrol 1993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jun 2018
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

93,535 mi
Last recorded93,535 miles
Recorded on23 Jun 2017
Typical for 1979 Ford Escort49,279 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVFC 999T
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year1979
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,993cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 23 Jun 2017 93,535 miles

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 19 Jun 2015 93,340 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 19 Jun 2015 93,340 miles

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 19 Jun 2014 93,088 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2013 92,843 miles

O/S/F Seat Slight Cracked on Rear Mounting

Pass 30 Jun 2012 92,645 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2011 92,415 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2010 92,209 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2009 91,826 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2008 91,274 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 12 Jun 2007 90,693 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2006 90,139 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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VFC 999T is a 1979 Ford Escort in Beige with a 1,993cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 VFC 999T, 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 VFC 999T registered?

VFC 999T is a 1979 Ford Escort, first registered on 22 May 1979.

Is VFC 999T safe to buy?

The MOT history for VFC 999T shows 12 tests with a 91.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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