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GVX 547T

1979 Ford Escort

White Petrol 1298cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Aug 2026
Tests15 (14 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.3%

Mileage

42,655 mi
Last recorded42,655 miles
Recorded on30 Aug 2025
Typical for 1979 Ford Escort49,279 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGVX 547T
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year1979
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,298cc

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MOT History

14 pass 1 fail
Pass 30 Aug 2025 42,655 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2024
Pass 29 Nov 2022
Pass 31 Mar 2021
Pass 16 Apr 2019 20,692 miles

This vehicle is a purpose built stage rally car

Pass 5 Apr 2018 31,526 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2017 30,092 miles

THIS VEHICLE IS A PURPOSE BUILT STAGE RALLY CAR

Pass 2 Feb 2015
Pass 28 Nov 2013 13,470 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2012 87 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2011 10,906 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2010
Pass 15 Feb 2007 76,667 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2007 76,336 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

Offside Rear Leaf spring to axle securing nut insecure (2.4.B.7b)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Pass 13 Jan 2006 60,792 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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GVX 547T is a 1979 Ford Escort in White with a 1,298cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.3%.

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 GVX 547T, 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

How do I check the history of GVX 547T?

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What year was GVX 547T registered?

GVX 547T is a 1979 Ford Escort, first registered on 27 June 1979.

Is GVX 547T safe to buy?

The MOT history for GVX 547T shows 15 tests with a 93.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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