MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
6,371 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Horn not working (1.6.2a)
Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)
Nearside All position lamps not working front and rear nearside lamps (1.1.A.3b)
Hazard warning tell tale not working correctly (1.4.B.1e)
Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)
Nearside Inner Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Inner Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
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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FAO 636V is a 1979 Ford Escort in White with a 1,599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.
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 FAO 636V, 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 FAO 636V?
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What year was FAO 636V registered?
FAO 636V is a 1979 Ford Escort, first registered on 1 October 1979.
Is FAO 636V safe to buy?
The MOT history for FAO 636V shows 12 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
Does FAO 636V have outstanding finance?
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