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FNC 731V

1979 Ford Escort

Blue Petrol 1599cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 May 2027
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

17,508 mi
Last recorded17,508 miles
Recorded on23 Apr 2026
Typical for 1979 Ford Escort49,279 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFNC 731V
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year1979
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,599cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Apr 2026 17,508 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2025 17,101 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 8 May 2024 16,338 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2023 16,210 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2022 15,818 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2021 15,354 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2021 15,353 miles

Nearside Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system imbalanced across an axle Axle 1 (1.3.1 (b) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Jun 2020 15,287 miles
Pass 20 May 2019 15,228 miles
Pass 29 May 2018 15,127 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2017 15,074 miles
Pass 24 May 2016 14,966 miles
Pass 27 May 2015 14,756 miles
Pass 21 May 2014 14,599 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2013 14,020 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2013 14,020 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer torn (7.2.4c)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 31 May 2012 13,440 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2011 13,416 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2010 12,904 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2009 12,899 miles

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 24 Jun 2009 12,899 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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FNC 731V is a 1979 Ford Escort in Blue with a 1,599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 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 FNC 731V, 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 731V registered?

FNC 731V is a 1979 Ford Escort, first registered on 1 August 1979.

Is FNC 731V safe to buy?

The MOT history for FNC 731V shows 21 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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