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GFH 240V

1979 Ford Escort

Green Petrol 1993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Aug 2019
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

28,821 mi
Last recorded28,821 miles
Recorded on21 Aug 2018
Typical for 1979 Ford Escort49,279 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGFH 240V
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year1979
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,993cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 Aug 2018 28,821 miles

offside front floor surface corrosion

Pass 2 Apr 2017 27,987 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2017 27,232 miles

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

Pass 21 May 2010 27,232 miles
Fail 12 May 2009 27,232 miles

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 12 May 2009 27,232 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2008 27,232 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

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

Offside Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

brake servo assitance slightly low

nearside rear bottom shock absorber bush splitting but there is no free play

slight cracking around outside of fuel cap seal

slight movement in drivers seat rails

slight play on front nearside inner bottom arm bush

Fail 13 Feb 2008 27,232 miles

Brake pedal creeps down under servo assistance and touches the floor (3.3.C.3)

Brake pedal has no servo assistance (3.3.B.2)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Leaf spring anchor bracket loose (2.4.B.6a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

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

Offside Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

nearside rear bottom shock absorber bush splitting but there is no free play

slight cracking around outside of fuel cap seal

slight movement in drivers seat rails

slight play on front nearside inner bottom arm bush

Pass 23 Oct 2006 27,232 miles

Nearside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Fail 23 Oct 2006 27,232 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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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GFH 240V is a 1979 Ford Escort in Green with a 1,993cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 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 GFH 240V, 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 GFH 240V registered?

GFH 240V is a 1979 Ford Escort, first registered on 22 August 1979.

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