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HVN 586V

1979 Ford Escort

White Petrol 2000cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Sep 2026
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

93,932 mi
Last recorded93,932 miles
Recorded on14 Aug 2025
Typical for 1979 Ford Escort49,279 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHVN 586V
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year1979
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,000cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 Aug 2025 93,932 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2024 93,832 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2021 93,752 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2017 93,491 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2016 92,988 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit and going wrong way (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear shocker slight play

Fail 3 Jun 2016 92,988 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit and going wrong way (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear shocker slight play

Pass 1 Aug 2013 92,765 miles

vehicle in excellent condition considering its age

Pass 23 Jun 2012 92,302 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 12 Jun 2008 28,694 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2008 28,684 miles

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

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Pass 21 May 2007 24,616 miles
Pass 30 May 2006 20,997 miles
Fail 25 May 2006 20,964 miles

Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.2.C.1h)

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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HVN 586V is a 1979 Ford Escort in White with a 2,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 HVN 586V, 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 HVN 586V registered?

HVN 586V is a 1979 Ford Escort, first registered on 31 December 1979.

Is HVN 586V safe to buy?

The MOT history for HVN 586V shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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