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WEU 496T

1979 Ford Escort

White Petrol 1298cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jan 2021
Tests7 (7 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

51,054 mi
Last recorded51,054 miles
Recorded on17 Jan 2020
Typical for 1979 Ford Escort49,279 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWEU 496T
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year1979
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,298cc

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MOT History

7 pass
Pass 17 Jan 2020 51,054 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2018 49,930 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2017 49,476 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2016 49,152 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2015 48,518 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2014 48,068 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2013 47,005 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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WEU 496T is a 1979 Ford Escort in White with a 1,298cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 WEU 496T, 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

How do I check the history of WEU 496T?

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What year was WEU 496T registered?

WEU 496T is a 1979 Ford Escort, first registered on 11 April 1979.

Is WEU 496T safe to buy?

The MOT history for WEU 496T shows 7 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does WEU 496T have outstanding finance?

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