MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
42,708 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both (STRONGLY ADVISE NEARSIDE ()
Lower entire undercarriage professionally undersealed
Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both sides (2.4.G.2)
Inner Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)
Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both sides (2.4.G.2)
Inner Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
nearside outer sill becoming flimsy
How Reliable is the Ford Escort?
Based on 4,961,191 MOT tests across 821,553 vehicles.
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FLB 44T is a 1979 Ford Escort in Gold with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.
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 FLB 44T, 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 FLB 44T registered?
FLB 44T is a 1979 Ford Escort, first registered on 13 March 1979.
Is FLB 44T safe to buy?
The MOT history for FLB 44T shows 6 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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