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FNC 187T

1979 Ford Escort

Grey Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jul 2019
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

66,553 mi
Last recorded66,553 miles
Recorded on11 Jul 2018
Typical for 1979 Ford Escort49,279 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFNC 187T
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year1979
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 11 Jul 2018 66,553 miles

Front Coolant leak ()

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Jul 2017 65,664 miles

Central Front Oil leak gearbox ()

Central Rear Oil leak deff ()

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

Nearside Front headlamp waiering insecure

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

Fail 10 Jul 2017 65,643 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe inadequately supported under radiator (3.6.B.1)

Offside Front Brake hose twisted (3.6.B.4c)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Central Front Oil leak gearbox ()

Central Rear Oil leak deff ()

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

Nearside Front headlamp waiering insecure

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

Pass 30 Jun 2014 153,742 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2014 15,739 miles

Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Front Headlamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.7.5c)

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

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

Rear Registration plate lamp not fitted (1.1.C.1b)

Steering rack insecure (2.2.B.1a)

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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FNC 187T is a 1979 Ford Escort in Grey with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 FNC 187T, 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 FNC 187T registered?

FNC 187T is a 1979 Ford Escort, first registered on 1 January 1979.

Is FNC 187T safe to buy?

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