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FEV 520T

1979 Ford Escort

White Petrol 1993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Jun 2027
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

36,790 mi
Last recorded36,790 miles
Recorded on18 Jun 2026
Typical for 1979 Ford Escort49,279 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFEV 520T
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year1979
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,993cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 18 Jun 2026 36,790 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2025 36,483 miles
Pass 25 May 2024 36,290 miles
Fail 25 May 2024 36,290 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Pass 6 May 2023 36,169 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 24 May 2022 35,493 miles
Fail 24 May 2022 35,493 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive 5.45% (8.2.1.2 (b))

Pass 30 Apr 2021 34,803 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2021 34,802 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Pass 18 Apr 2019 33,697 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2018 32,472 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 2 May 2017 31,022 miles

n/s/r tyre 2mm and o/s/r 3mm

Pass 9 May 2015 30,085 miles

Nearside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Rear Leaf spring linkage pin slightly loose in its bracket (2.4.B.3a)

Fail 7 May 2015 30,087 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Rear Brake clevis joint excessively damaged and seriously weakened (3.5.1e)

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear brake drum contaminated by oil (3.5.1h)

Rear Fuel pipe insecure (7.2.1)

Nearside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Rear Leaf spring linkage pin slightly loose in its bracket (2.4.B.3a)

Pass 30 Apr 2014 29,528 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2014 29,527 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Front front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Rear front brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Pass 14 Sep 2010 29,353 miles

Front Front suspension has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Front Steering rack deformed but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

Rear Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 28 Aug 2009 29,057 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2008 28,992 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2007 28,744 miles
Fail 31 May 2007 28,744 miles

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Steering damper deformed but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

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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FEV 520T is a 1979 Ford Escort in White with a 1,993cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 FEV 520T, 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 FEV 520T registered?

FEV 520T is a 1979 Ford Escort, first registered on 15 March 1979.

Is FEV 520T safe to buy?

The MOT history for FEV 520T shows 21 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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