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GKO 595V

1979 Ford Escort

Black Petrol 1993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jul 2012
Tests11 (6 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

13,619 mi
Last recorded13,619 miles
Recorded on5 Jul 2011
Typical for 1979 Ford Escort49,279 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGKO 595V
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year1979
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,993cc

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MOT History

6 pass 5 fail
Pass 5 Jul 2011 13,619 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

nearside front floor corroded

nearside rear inner wheel arch corroded

Pass 5 Jul 2010 11,792 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2009 9,718 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2009 9,711 miles

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

Nearside Front suspension locking device missing (2.5.A.4)

Offside Front suspension locking device missing (2.5.A.4)

registration plate background overprinted or shadowed with text (6.3.1e)

Pass 26 Jun 2008 9,567 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2008 9,541 miles

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

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Steering column flexible coupling is excessively deteriorated (2.1.5)

Fail 18 Jun 2007 9,339 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

lower steering shaft flexible coupling spliting

Pass 18 Jun 2007 9,339 miles

lower steering shaft flexible coupling spliting

Pass 2 Jun 2006 6,970 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2006 6,958 miles

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

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

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

Fail 17 Feb 2006 6,951 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.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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GKO 595V is a 1979 Ford Escort in Black with a 1,993cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

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 GKO 595V, 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 GKO 595V registered?

GKO 595V is a 1979 Ford Escort, first registered on 1 November 1979.

Is GKO 595V safe to buy?

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