MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
25,612 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Both front brakes binding on slightly.
Driversside front top strut mount noisy in operation.
Oil leak on engine.
Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Both front brakes binding on slightly.
Driversside front top strut mount noisy in operation.
Oil leak on engine.
How Reliable is the Ford Escort?
Based on 4,961,191 MOT tests across 821,553 vehicles.
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KGN 500T is a 1979 Ford Escort in Orange with a 1,993cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.
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 KGN 500T, 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 KGN 500T registered?
KGN 500T is a 1979 Ford Escort, first registered on 8 June 1979.
Is KGN 500T safe to buy?
The MOT history for KGN 500T shows 12 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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