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FKJ 271V

1979 Ford Escort

Yellow Petrol 1875cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jul 2009
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

550 mi
Last recorded550 miles
Recorded on30 Jul 2008
Typical for 1979 Ford Escort49,279 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFKJ 271V
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year1979
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,875cc

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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Pass 30 Jul 2008 550 miles

steering column rubbing on manifold

wipers not fitted KIT CAR

Fail 26 Jul 2008 550 miles

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off (1.4.B.1f)

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Parking brake lever defective so that it cannot be satisfactorily operated (3.1.3c)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

steering column rubbing on manifold

wipers not fitted KIT CAR

Pass 12 Jul 2006 550 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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FKJ 271V is a 1979 Ford Escort in Yellow with a 1,875cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 FKJ 271V, 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 FKJ 271V registered?

FKJ 271V is a 1979 Ford Escort, first registered on 10 August 1979.

Is FKJ 271V safe to buy?

The MOT history for FKJ 271V shows 3 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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