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GBF 654T

1979 Ford Escort

Yellow Petrol 1993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 May 2027
Tests22 (19 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate86.4%

Mileage

2,032 mi
Last recorded2,032 miles
Recorded on17 Apr 2026
Typical for 1979 Ford Escort49,279 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGBF 654T
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year1979
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,993cc

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MOT History

19 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Apr 2026 2,032 miles
Pass 2 May 2025 1,946 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2024 1,575 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2023 934 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2022 906 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2021 815 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2020 460 miles

off side rear brake low effort

Pass 26 Feb 2019 99,010 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2018 97,538 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2017 95,770 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2015 95,495 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2014 95,285 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2013 94,562 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2012 94,535 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2012 94,535 miles

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

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Registration plate lamp not fitted (1.1.C.1b)

Pass 23 Apr 2010 94,260 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2010 94,260 miles

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 29 Jan 2009 93,618 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

slight front brake imbalance

Pass 9 Feb 2008 91,851 miles

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

Oil leak

Pass 3 Feb 2007 86,037 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2006 83,826 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2006 83,822 miles

Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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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GBF 654T is a 1979 Ford Escort in Yellow with a 1,993cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.4%.

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 GBF 654T, 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 GBF 654T registered?

GBF 654T is a 1979 Ford Escort, first registered on 12 June 1979.

Is GBF 654T safe to buy?

The MOT history for GBF 654T shows 22 tests with a 86.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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