MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
95,355 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)
Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)
Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)
slight play in steering rack
both front seats back rests slightly insecure, bolts loose
poor running, only just past emmitions hc
steering rack is braking up or worn inside and has play/not normal movment/noise
Brake operation has insufficient reserve pressure/vacuum to provide assistance for at least two more brake applications after the warning lamp or other device has operated (3.3.E.5b)
Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
both front seats back rests slightly insecure, bolts loose
no proper engine breather fitted, pipe going in to oil can fall of oil and nearly ready to overflow
poor running, only just past emmitions hc
steering rack is braking up or worn inside and has play/not normal movment/noise
to low to go in brake rollers, brakes tested with taply meter!
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)
fuel pipe from pump to filter very badly perished
speedo cable not connected
to low to go in brake rollers, brakes tested with taply meter!
How Reliable is the Ford Escort?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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GBM 510T is a 1979 Ford Escort in Beige with a 1,993cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.
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 GBM 510T, 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 GBM 510T registered?
GBM 510T is a 1979 Ford Escort, first registered on 23 May 1979.
Is GBM 510T safe to buy?
The MOT history for GBM 510T shows 19 tests with a 84.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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