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FLH 929T

1979 Ford Escort

Gold Petrol 1599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Aug 2026
Tests14 (14 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

44,447 mi
Last recorded44,447 miles
Recorded on8 Aug 2025
Typical for 1979 Ford Escort49,279 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFLH 929T
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year1979
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,599cc

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MOT History

14 pass
Pass 8 Aug 2025 44,447 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2024 43,134 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2023 42,053 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2022 39,840 miles
Pass 1 May 2021 39,203 miles
Pass 23 May 2020 39,140 miles
Pass 2 May 2019 36,479 miles
Pass 4 May 2018 33,310 miles
Pass 20 May 2017 32,632 miles
Pass 14 May 2016 31,702 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2013 31,276 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Pass 8 Apr 2010 28,091 miles
Pass 7 May 2009 21,086 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2008 20,261 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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FLH 929T is a 1979 Ford Escort in Gold with a 1,599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 FLH 929T, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of FLH 929T?

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What year was FLH 929T registered?

FLH 929T is a 1979 Ford Escort, first registered on 12 May 1979.

Is FLH 929T safe to buy?

The MOT history for FLH 929T shows 14 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does FLH 929T have outstanding finance?

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