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FWX 7T

1979 Ford Escort

White Petrol 1993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jun 2026
Tests18 (17 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.4%

Mileage

3,006 mi
Last recorded3,006 miles
Recorded on11 Jun 2025
Typical for 1979 Ford Escort49,279 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Ford
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFWX 7T
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year1979
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,993cc

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MOT History

17 pass 1 fail
Pass 11 Jun 2025 3,006 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2023 24,678 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2022 2,002 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement lower rose joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Jun 2021
Pass 8 Aug 2020 30,500 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2019 29,106 miles
Pass 1 May 2018 12,505 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2016 72,601 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 22 Jun 2015
Pass 17 Jun 2014 106,931 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2013
Pass 31 May 2012
Fail 28 Mar 2011

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 28 Mar 2011
Pass 27 Feb 2010
Pass 16 Apr 2008
Pass 11 Apr 2007 12,714 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2006 46,101 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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FWX 7T is a 1979 Ford Escort in White with a 1,993cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.4%.

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 FWX 7T, 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 FWX 7T registered?

FWX 7T is a 1979 Ford Escort, first registered on 12 April 1979.

Is FWX 7T safe to buy?

The MOT history for FWX 7T shows 18 tests with a 94.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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