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GVV 663T

1979 Ford Escort

White Petrol 2000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Oct 2021
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

72,635 mi
Last recorded72,635 miles
Recorded on8 Oct 2020
Typical for 1979 Ford Escort49,279 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGVV 663T
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year1979
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,000cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 Oct 2020 72,635 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2020 72,626 miles

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

Nearside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Jun 2019 72,601 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2019 22,601 miles

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Pass 14 Oct 2015 72,592 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2014 61,451 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2014 61,450 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

Nearside Front Electrical wiring inadequately supported (1.9.2a)

Nearside Front Fuel hose insecure (7.2.1)

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside Rear Fuel pipe excessively damaged (7.2.2)

Offside Rear Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

Pass 30 Aug 2013 72,534 miles

Offside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

rear brake just in tolerances

speedo cable close to exhaust

Fail 27 Aug 2013 762,533 miles

Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

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

Exhaust engine idle speed too high (7.3.A.2a)

Nearside Front Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

drivers door intermittantly sticking

rear brake just in tolerances

rear fog lamp not working

speedo cable rubbing on exhaust

Pass 15 Oct 2012 71,210 miles

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

Offside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.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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GVV 663T is a 1979 Ford Escort in White with a 2,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 GVV 663T, 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 GVV 663T registered?

GVV 663T is a 1979 Ford Escort, first registered on 3 May 1979.

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