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FLJ 696V

1979 Ford Escort

Blue Petrol 1993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jul 2023
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

91,446 mi
Last recorded91,446 miles
Recorded on8 Jul 2022
Typical for 1979 Ford Escort49,279 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFLJ 696V
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year1979
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,993cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 8 Jul 2022 91,446 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2021 90,636 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2020 90,248 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2019 90,153 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2018 89,917 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2017 89,366 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2016 89,206 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 1 May 2015 88,757 miles
Fail 1 May 2015 88,757 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Speedometer clearly inoperative (6.7.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 11 Apr 2014 88,757 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2012 88,691 miles

corrosion both sides front floor pans os front inner valence inside car ,some movement both sides front seat runners , brake pedal bung adrift in bulk head

corrosion ns front foot well close to mot limit ,corrosion ns front outer sill and os rear outer wheel arch and lower os rear pannel join , some play both sides of steering rack , and slight play ns front hub bearing , slight imbalance rear brakes

Pass 2 Apr 2011 88,290 miles

corrosion showing osf inner wing lower , nsf floor pan and outer sill osf inner wheel arch corroded at rear osr outer wheel arch and fuel tank well , both sides rear leaf spring front bushes splitting

os reverse light inop . knock through steering slight play in rack .tyres starting to perrish , slight bindindg os rear brake

Fail 2 Apr 2011 88,290 miles

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

corrosion showing osf inner wing lower , nsf floor pan and outer sill osf inner wheel arch corroded at rear osr outer wheel arch and fuel tank well , both sides rear leaf spring front bushes splitting

os reverse light inop . knock through steering slight play in rack .tyres starting to perrish , slight bindindg os rear brake

Pass 5 Aug 2009 87,486 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 27 Aug 2008 83,315 miles

corrosion o.s.f. anti/roll bar mount area.

Fail 8 Aug 2008 86,592 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

sligyt play n.s. steering rack, corrosion by o.s.f. a/roll bar mount.

Pass 14 Aug 2007 84,738 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2007 84,713 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3)

corrosion o.s.f. inner wing/ chassis.

Pass 4 Aug 2006 83,399 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2006 83,394 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

corrosion o.s. sill& o.s.r. w/arch, both rear tyres cracked.

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 696V is a 1979 Ford Escort in Blue with a 1,993cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 696V, 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

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What year was FLJ 696V registered?

FLJ 696V is a 1979 Ford Escort, first registered on 12 November 1979.

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