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FGV 900T

1979 Ford Escort

Green Petrol 1993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Dec 2016
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

Typical for 1979 Ford Escort49,279 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFGV 900T
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year1979
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,993cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 30 Dec 2015

vehicle heavily modified for competition use (rally)

Pass 10 Oct 2014 82,405 miles

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Fail 4 Oct 2013 82,405 miles

Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Macpherson strut has slight play in the sliding bush or gland (2.5.B.1b)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

front brake discs slightly worn

Pass 4 Oct 2013 82,405 miles

Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Macpherson strut has slight play in the sliding bush or gland (2.5.B.1b)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

front brake discs slightly worn

Pass 10 Oct 2012 82,405 miles

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

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

Pass 10 Oct 2011 82,405 miles

Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Macpherson strut has slight play in the sliding bush or gland (2.5.B.1b)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

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

steering rack has slight play in rack slide bush

Pass 6 Oct 2010 82,405 miles

Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Pass 5 Oct 2009 82,405 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2008 82,405 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2007 82,404 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2007 82,404 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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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FGV 900T is a 1979 Ford Escort in Green with a 1,993cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 FGV 900T, 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 FGV 900T registered?

FGV 900T is a 1979 Ford Escort, first registered on 9 May 1979.

Is FGV 900T safe to buy?

The MOT history for FGV 900T shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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