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KFM 899T

1979 Ford Escort

Yellow Petrol 1993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jun 2018
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

15,164 mi
Last recorded15,164 miles
Recorded on27 Jun 2017
Typical for 1979 Ford Escort49,279 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKFM 899T
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year1979
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,993cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 27 Jun 2017 15,164 miles

Nearside Rear inner wheel arches rusty

Nearside Rear spare wheel well rusty

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassie (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front rust hole in floor

Offside Rear inner wheel arches rusty

floors and chassis heavily welded

Pass 9 Jun 2016 13,397 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2015 11,744 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly damaged (2.2.D.2b)

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

correct plates on at time of test

rear axel brake t pease insucure

Pass 20 Jun 2014 10,151 miles

Offside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (3.6.B.4d)

Fail 16 Jun 2014 10,144 miles

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 28 Jun 2013 9,027 miles

Offside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (3.6.B.4d)

Fail 27 Jun 2013 9,027 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Pass 18 Apr 2012 8,191 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 18 Apr 2012 8,191 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Offside Front 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 30 Apr 2011 6,584 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 10 Apr 2010 4,653 miles

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

clutch cable fowling steering

leak on o/s rear brake backplate

Fail 10 Apr 2010 4,653 miles

Nearside Indicator tell tale inoperative (1.4.A.2a)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

clutch cable fowling steering

leak on o/s rear brake backplate

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 11 Apr 2009 3,901 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2008 3,843 miles

Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 20 Jul 2006 3,819 miles

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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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KFM 899T is a 1979 Ford Escort in Yellow with a 1,993cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 KFM 899T, 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 KFM 899T registered?

KFM 899T is a 1979 Ford Escort, first registered on 2 March 1979.

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