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GRO 145T

1979 Ford Escort

White Petrol 1993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Oct 2026
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

2,569 mi
Last recorded2,569 miles
Recorded on11 Oct 2025
Typical for 1979 Ford Escort49,279 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Ford
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGRO 145T
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year1979
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,993cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 11 Oct 2025 2,569 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 16 Oct 2023 580 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2022 435 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2021 280 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2020 246 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2020 226 miles

Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect both sides (4.1.2 (c))

Pass 14 Oct 2019 5 miles

Purpose built rally car

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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GRO 145T is a 1979 Ford Escort in White with a 1,993cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 GRO 145T, 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 GRO 145T registered?

GRO 145T is a 1979 Ford Escort, first registered on 18 June 1979.

Is GRO 145T safe to buy?

The MOT history for GRO 145T shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does GRO 145T have outstanding finance?

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