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KGC 931T

1979 Ford Escort

Gold Petrol 1298cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jul 2014
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

81,659 mi
Last recorded81,659 miles
Recorded on11 Jul 2013
Typical for 1979 Ford Escort49,279 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKGC 931T
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year1979
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,298cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 Jul 2013 81,659 miles

Advise o/s/f wheel bearing noisey

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Fail 11 Jul 2012 80,072 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Inner Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 11 Jul 2012 80,072 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Inner Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 5 Jul 2011 78,710 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2010 76,823 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2010 76,761 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Outer Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

n/s and o/s front outer floors corroded

Pass 8 Jun 2009 74,792 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2009 74,749 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 9 Jun 2008 72,322 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2007 68,562 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2006 65,913 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2006 65,843 miles

Nearside Outer Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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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KGC 931T is a 1979 Ford Escort in Gold with a 1,298cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 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 KGC 931T, 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 KGC 931T registered?

KGC 931T is a 1979 Ford Escort, first registered on 1 June 1979.

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