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GLD 478T

1979 Ford Escort

Red Petrol 1993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Apr 2027
Tests26 (19 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate73.1%

Mileage

95,980 mi
Last recorded95,980 miles
Recorded on8 Apr 2026
Typical for 1979 Ford Escort49,279 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGLD 478T
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year1979
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,993cc

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MOT History

19 pass 7 fail
Pass 8 Apr 2026 95,980 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Mar 2025 95,245 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2025 95,244 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Pass 26 Mar 2024 94,543 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2023 93,655 miles

Inner steering joint has a slight play

Mist of fluid around brake drum

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Wipers are smeary

Pass 5 Apr 2022 92,566 miles

Front Both seats got play

Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush needs attention (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Fail 4 Apr 2022 92,556 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Front Both seats got play

Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Gear box rear mount bolt missing

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush needs attention (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Rear fuel pipe bracket broken needs attention

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Apr 2021 91,609 miles

Nearside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 17 Apr 2020 90,698 miles

Nearside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 6 Apr 2020 90,698 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Apr 2019 89,764 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2018 88,942 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2017 88,397 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2016 87,981 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2015 87,159 miles

Rear Brake pipe slightly damaged (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 9 Apr 2015 87,144 miles

Offside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

Rear Brake pipe slightly damaged (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 22 Nov 2012 86,539 miles
Pass 6 May 2011 85,612 miles
Fail 5 May 2011 85,606 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 20 May 2010 84,675 miles
Pass 14 May 2009 83,722 miles
Fail 14 May 2009 83,722 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 29 Apr 2008 82,713 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2007 81,534 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2007 81,534 miles

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 23 May 2006 80,653 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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GLD 478T is a 1979 Ford Escort in Red with a 1,993cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.1%.

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 GLD 478T, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was GLD 478T registered?

GLD 478T is a 1979 Ford Escort, first registered on 17 May 1979.

Is GLD 478T safe to buy?

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