MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
18,290 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
corrosion o/s/f and n/s/f sills and floor
corrosion o/s/r and n/s/r sills
o/s/f lower balljoint boot split
rear fog light inop
Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)
Nearside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)
Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)
Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
n/s/f and o/s/f floor and sills corroded
o/s/f lower ball joint rubber split
rear fog light not working
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Offside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
Offside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Rear Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)
Steering rack damaged and unserviceable (2.2.C.1d)
Nearside Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Front Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Front Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
How Reliable is the Ford Escort?
Based on 4,961,191 MOT tests across 821,553 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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GAL 832V is a 1979 Ford Escort in Gold with a 1,599cc 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 GAL 832V, 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.
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What year was GAL 832V registered?
GAL 832V is a 1979 Ford Escort, first registered on 16 October 1979.
Is GAL 832V safe to buy?
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