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FVS 406T

1979 Ford Escort

Orange Petrol 1599cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Sep 2026
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

Typical for 1979 Ford Escort49,279 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFVS 406T
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year1979
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,599cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 25 Sep 2025
Pass 27 Sep 2024
Pass 22 Sep 2023
Pass 24 Nov 2021
Pass 17 Feb 2020
Pass 8 Feb 2019
Fail 27 Sep 2018

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 23 Sep 2017
Pass 21 Sep 2016

rally car

Pass 20 Jul 2015

Standard fitment seat belt missing

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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FVS 406T is a 1979 Ford Escort in Orange with a 1,599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 FVS 406T, 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

How do I check the history of FVS 406T?

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What year was FVS 406T registered?

FVS 406T is a 1979 Ford Escort, first registered on 8 June 1979.

Is FVS 406T safe to buy?

The MOT history for FVS 406T shows 10 tests with a 90% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does FVS 406T have outstanding finance?

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