MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
34,591 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
Nearside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)
Nearside Steering locking device missing (2.2.C.1g)
Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Rear Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Steering locking device missing (2.2.C.1g)
Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
front exhaust clamp missing
Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1a)
Nearside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3) DANGEROUS
unable to test brake due to buldge in nearside front brake hose
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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FDV 518T is a 1979 Ford Escort in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.
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 FDV 518T, 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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How do I check the history of FDV 518T?
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What year was FDV 518T registered?
FDV 518T is a 1979 Ford Escort, first registered on 2 July 1979.
Is FDV 518T safe to buy?
The MOT history for FDV 518T shows 10 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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