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VJO 2T

1979 Ford Escort

Black Petrol 1993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Nov 2020
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

20,514 mi
Last recorded20,514 miles
Recorded on22 Oct 2019
Typical for 1979 Ford Escort49,279 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVJO 2T
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year1979
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,993cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 22 Oct 2019 20,514 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2018 20,304 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2013 19,884 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

nearside front floor corroded

offside front floor corroded

rear axle brake pipes corroded

slight play in nearside front wheel bearing

Fail 22 Jan 2013 19,884 miles

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

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

nearside front floor corroded

offside front floor corroded

rear axle brake pipes corroded

slight play in nearside front wheel bearing

Pass 26 Nov 2007 18,209 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2007 17,992 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2006 17,850 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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VJO 2T is a 1979 Ford Escort in Black with a 1,993cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 VJO 2T, 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 VJO 2T registered?

VJO 2T is a 1979 Ford Escort, first registered on 22 May 1979.

Is VJO 2T safe to buy?

The MOT history for VJO 2T shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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