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FLJ 613V

1979 Ford Escort

White Petrol 1298cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 May 2026
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

41,100 mi
Last recorded41,100 miles
Recorded on17 May 2025
Typical for 1979 Ford Escort49,279 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFLJ 613V
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year1979
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,298cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 May 2025 41,100 miles
Pass 22 May 2018 41,095 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2016 41,017 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2012 36,629 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

nearside front tyre perished

Fail 29 Sep 2012 36,628 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

Fuel cap/sealing device missing (7.2.4a)

Nearside Front Valve stem seriously damaged (4.1.D.1e)

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

nearside front tyre perished

Pass 18 Aug 2011 33,127 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 3 Aug 2010 29,901 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2010 29,901 miles

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

steering rack has slight play

Pass 16 Jul 2009 27,499 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not in a clean condition but not affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Pass 31 Aug 2006 27,326 miles

corrosion o/s/r wheel arch

front brakes grabb slighty

Fail 31 Aug 2006 27,326 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

corrosion o/s/r wheel arch

front brakes grabb slighty

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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FLJ 613V is a 1979 Ford Escort in White with a 1,298cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 FLJ 613V, 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 FLJ 613V registered?

FLJ 613V is a 1979 Ford Escort, first registered on 15 November 1979.

Is FLJ 613V safe to buy?

The MOT history for FLJ 613V shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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