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GKJ 813V

1979 Ford Escort

Blue Petrol 1298cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jul 2022
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

40,726 mi
Last recorded40,726 miles
Recorded on3 Jul 2021
Typical for 1979 Ford Escort49,279 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGKJ 813V
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year1979
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,298cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Jul 2021 40,726 miles

centre exhaust rubber splitting

oil leak

split in offside front track rod end boot

Pass 10 Jul 2020 40,695 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2019 40,631 miles

no rear seats and belts fitted

Pass 24 Mar 2018 40,582 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2017 40,580 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2016 40,579 miles

rear exhaust rubber broken , exhaust still fully suported

Pass 3 Mar 2015 40,486 miles

exhaust rubber mounting splitting

Pass 21 Feb 2014 40,367 miles

wiper blades split,still clearing screen

Pass 21 Feb 2013 40,227 miles

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

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

slight roughness at offside front wheel bearing

Pass 16 Feb 2012 40,184 miles

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

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

slight roughness in offside front wheel bearing

Fail 16 Feb 2012 40,184 miles

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

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

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

slight roughness in offside front wheel bearing

Pass 24 Feb 2011 39,854 miles

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

slight noise from the offside front wheel bearing

Pass 6 Mar 2010 39,769 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2009 39,539 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2007 39,330 miles

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

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

exhaust rubber cracking

parking brake rod rubbing on exhaust pipe

Fail 1 Nov 2007 39,330 miles

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has excessive wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

Nearside Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)

Offside Leaf spring has excessive wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

Offside Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)

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

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

exhaust rubber cracking

parking brake rod rubbing on exhaust pipe

Pass 11 Nov 2006 38,350 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Nearside front brake slightly binding

No rear seats fitted at time of test.

Offside Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Rear Brake rod reduced in thickness by less than 1/3rd by chaffing (3.5.1a)

Fail 4 Nov 2006 38,346 miles

Nearside Rear reflector not red in colour (1.5.1d)

Offside Rear reflector not red in colour (1.5.1d)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Offside Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Rear Brake rod reduced in thickness by less than 1/3rd by chaffing (3.5.1a)

nearside front brake slightly binding

no rear seats fitted at time of test

Pass 5 Nov 2005 38,222 miles

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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GKJ 813V is a 1979 Ford Escort in Blue with a 1,298cc 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 GKJ 813V, 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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GKJ 813V is a 1979 Ford Escort, first registered on 1 October 1979.

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