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KGE 234T

1979 Ford Escort

Silver Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Nov 2021
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

2,750 mi
Last recorded2,750 miles
Recorded on5 Nov 2020
Typical for 1979 Ford Escort49,279 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKGE 234T
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year1979
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 5 Nov 2020 2,750 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2019 2,691 miles

New Mph speedo fitted .

Pass 23 Jul 2018 55,588 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2017 55,421 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2016 55,054 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2015 54,668 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2014 53,496 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Pass 27 Aug 2013 52,169 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

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

Pass 19 May 2012 51,143 miles
Pass 21 May 2011 49,760 miles
Pass 31 May 2010 48,013 miles
Fail 31 May 2010 48,013 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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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KGE 234T is a 1979 Ford Escort in Silver with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 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 KGE 234T, 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 KGE 234T registered?

KGE 234T is a 1979 Ford Escort, first registered on 1 January 1979.

Is KGE 234T safe to buy?

The MOT history for KGE 234T shows 12 tests with a 91.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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