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FNR 402V

1979 Ford Escort

Orange Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Oct 2026
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

79,118 mi
Last recorded79,118 miles
Recorded on31 Oct 2025
Typical for 1979 Ford Escort49,279 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFNR 402V
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year1979
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 31 Oct 2025 79,118 miles
Pass 1 May 2021 77,927 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2018 77,208 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2017 76,758 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2015 76,211 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2014 75,644 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2014 75,644 miles

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

Pass 28 Mar 2012 75,630 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2012 75,628 miles

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

Pass 8 Jul 2010 75,265 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2010 75,265 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Outer Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Centre Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1) DANGEROUS

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

EMISSIONS VERY LOW .ADVISE FUEL PIPE NOT CLIPPED MIDDLE FLOOR

Nearside Front Brake stationary pin damaged but not seriously weakened (3.5.1e)

Pass 7 Jul 2009 74,901 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2008 74,485 miles

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

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

nsr brake dragging slightly

Pass 22 Jun 2006 74,147 miles

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

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

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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FNR 402V is a 1979 Ford Escort in Orange with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 FNR 402V, 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 FNR 402V registered?

FNR 402V is a 1979 Ford Escort, first registered on 1 August 1979.

Is FNR 402V safe to buy?

The MOT history for FNR 402V shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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