MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
67,720 miAbove average mileage for this year
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Vehicle Details
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Offside Front Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)
Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
corrosion to n/s/f floor
wiper blades in poor condition
Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely by positive means (7.2.4b)
Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
corrosion to n/s/f floor
wiper blades in poor condition
Emissions not tested (7.0)
corrosion not through all skins front + rear chassis rails + o/s/f inner wing + both complete floors + inner/outer sills
corrosion o/s/f floor to outer sill (not a prescribed area)
engine oil leak
front brake pads very thin
play in n/s/f inner track control arm bush
slight leak from exhaust rear silencer
How Reliable is the Ford Escort?
Based on 4,961,191 MOT tests across 821,553 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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XTP 693V is a 1979 Ford Escort in Blue with a 1,599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.
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 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 XTP 693V, 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 XTP 693V registered?
XTP 693V is a 1979 Ford Escort, first registered on 11 October 1979.
Is XTP 693V safe to buy?
The MOT history for XTP 693V shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
Does XTP 693V have outstanding finance?
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