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FGN 36T

1978 Ford Escort

Red Petrol 1599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Apr 2019
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

56,816 mi
Last recorded56,816 miles
Recorded on26 Apr 2018
Typical for 1978 Ford Escort49,614 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFGN 36T
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year1978
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,599cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 26 Apr 2018 56,816 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2017 56,417 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2017 56,405 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3)

Registration plate lamp not working both (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 22 Apr 2016 55,965 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2015 55,785 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2014 54,565 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2013 54,526 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2013 54,526 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 16 Apr 2012 53,896 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2011 53,884 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2010 53,321 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2008 53,045 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2007 51,828 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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FGN 36T is a 1978 Ford Escort in Red with a 1,599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

Across all 1978 Ford Escort models, the average MOT pass rate is 85.0% with a typical mileage of 49,614 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 FGN 36T, 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 48 years old, this Ford Escort is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was FGN 36T registered?

FGN 36T is a 1978 Ford Escort, first registered on 16 November 1978.

Is FGN 36T safe to buy?

The MOT history for FGN 36T shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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