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GYA 226T

1979 Ford Escort

White Petrol 1298cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 May 2019
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

4,988 mi
Last recorded4,988 miles
Recorded on22 May 2018
Typical for 1979 Ford Escort49,279 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGYA 226T
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year1979
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,298cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 May 2018 4,988 miles
Fail 22 May 2018 4,988 miles

Dipswitch operation does not extinguish all main beam headlamps leaving at least one pair of dipped beam headlamps (4.1.3 (b))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Stop lamp(s) remains on when the brakes are released comes on with sidelights (4.3.2 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 27 Aug 2016 4,346 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2015 3,057 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2015 3,051 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball pin shank loose (2.2.B.1c)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Front Track rod end ball pin shank loose (2.2.B.1c)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

registration plate fitted to the front does not have black characters on a white background (6.3.2a)

registration plate fitted to the rear does not have black characters on a yellow background (6.3.2b)

Pass 28 May 2010 101,779 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2008 99,879 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2007 97,344 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2007 973,400 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 2 Mar 2006 88,052 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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GYA 226T is a 1979 Ford Escort in White with a 1,298cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 GYA 226T, 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 GYA 226T registered?

GYA 226T is a 1979 Ford Escort, first registered on 1 February 1979.

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