MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
58,322 miAbove average mileage for this year
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Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Steering column flexible coupling is slightly deteriorated (2.2.2 (c))
Nearside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure (1.1.12 (d))
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively judders badly on screen (3.4 (b) (ii))
Offside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure (1.1.12 (d))
Offside Front Seat belt installation anchorage insecure (10.1 (d))
Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively judders badly on screen (3.4 (b) (ii))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Steering column flexible coupling is slightly deteriorated (2.2.2 (c))
All direction indicators not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
Front Registration plate missing (0.1 (a))
Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Seat belt buckle missing (7.1.2 (d))
Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Seat belt installation anchorage insecure (10.1 (d))
Steering wheel spokes loose (2.2.1 (c) (i))
Nearside Front Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Offside Front Driver's seat insecure (6.2.5 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Rear Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Offside Front flasher not working with hazards
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Steering column flexible coupling is slightly deteriorated rubber cracked (2.2.2 (c))
Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)
Front Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)
Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)
Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Rear Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)
Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)
Front Sub-frame modified and seriously weakened (2.4.A.2)
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar which is adjustable, locking device missing (2.4.G.1)
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar which is adjustable, locking device missing (2.4.G.1)
Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
nearside rear tyre deteriorated
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)
Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Brake pedal has insufficient reserve movement (3.3.A.5)
Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)
Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)
Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
Nearside Front Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)
Nearside Front Wheel nut(s) loose (4.2.A.1e)
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Nearside rear brake grabbing severely (3.7.A.5b)
Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)
Offside Front Wheel nut(s) loose (4.2.A.1e)
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Obligatory mirror does not provide a view to the rear (8.1.2b)
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Brake pedal creeps down while the pedal is held under pressure (3.3.B.1a)
Nearside Brake stationary pin locking device insecure (3.5.1l)
Nearside Front Brake stationary pin locking device insecure (3.5.1l)
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Nearside Outer Steering rack insecure (2.2.B.1a)
Nearside Rear Shock absorber casing damaged externally so the unit does not function (2.7.2a)
Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
Offside Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1)
Offside Brake stationary pin locking device insecure (3.5.1l)
Offside Front Brake stationary pin locking device missing (3.5.1l)
Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)
Offside Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)
Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Offside Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS
exhaust system in poor condition
How Reliable is the Ford Escort?
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GGW 189V is a 1979 Ford Escort in Blue with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.
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 GGW 189V, 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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GGW 189V is a 1979 Ford Escort, first registered on 1 September 1979.
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