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GNO 106T

1979 Ford Escort

Silver Petrol 1599cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Jun 2027
Tests25 (21 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate84%

Mileage

65,344 mi
Last recorded65,344 miles
Recorded on4 Jun 2026
Typical for 1979 Ford Escort49,279 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGNO 106T
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year1979
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,599cc

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MOT History

21 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Jun 2026 65,344 miles
Pass 21 May 2025 64,921 miles
Pass 29 May 2024 64,122 miles

Rear Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting damaged but its strength is not seriously reduced (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 17 May 2023 63,343 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 18 May 2022 62,569 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2021 61,844 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2020 61,520 miles
Pass 22 May 2019 60,784 miles
Pass 30 May 2018 59,862 miles
Pass 9 May 2017 58,736 miles
Pass 4 May 2016 57,652 miles
Fail 14 May 2015 56,310 miles

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Pass 14 May 2015 56,310 miles
Pass 9 May 2014 55,436 miles
Pass 23 May 2013 53,627 miles

Oil leak

Pass 25 May 2012 52,276 miles
Pass 24 May 2011 50,427 miles
Pass 28 May 2010 48,799 miles
Pass 5 May 2009 47,538 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 5 May 2009 47,538 miles

Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 29 May 2008 46,188 miles
Fail 12 May 2008 46,175 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut upper support bearing is stiff in operation (2.5.B.1b)

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Steering system lock to lock check twists a brake hose (2.2.D.2b)

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

corrosion to offside and nearside front wheel arch to floor.

Pass 4 Jun 2007 44,864 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2006 43,818 miles
Fail 31 May 2006 43,818 miles

Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.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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GNO 106T is a 1979 Ford Escort in Silver with a 1,599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84%.

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 GNO 106T, 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 GNO 106T registered?

GNO 106T is a 1979 Ford Escort, first registered on 20 June 1979.

Is GNO 106T safe to buy?

The MOT history for GNO 106T shows 25 tests with a 84% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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