MOT Status
Mileage
78,707 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Vehicle Details
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)
Front Coil spring not correctly located (2.4.C.2)
Front passenger seat insecure (6.2.3)
Horn not working (1.6.2a)
Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
Service brake grabbing severely (3.7.C.2)
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
How Reliable is the Ford Escort?
Based on 4,961,191 MOT tests across 821,553 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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FLU 587T is a 1979 Ford Escort in Black with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 1 MOT test with a personal pass rate of 0%.
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 FLU 587T, 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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How do I check the history of FLU 587T?
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What year was FLU 587T registered?
FLU 587T is a 1979 Ford Escort, first registered on 1 June 1979.
Is FLU 587T safe to buy?
The MOT history for FLU 587T shows 1 test with a 0% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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