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KGN 500T

1979 Ford Escort

Orange Petrol 1993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Nov 2020
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

25,612 mi
Last recorded25,612 miles
Recorded on18 May 2019
Typical for 1979 Ford Escort49,279 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKGN 500T
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year1979
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,993cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 18 May 2019 25,612 miles
Pass 4 May 2018 24,998 miles
Pass 5 May 2017 24,147 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2016 22,485 miles
Pass 9 May 2015 21,794 miles
Pass 20 May 2014 21,413 miles
Fail 17 May 2014 21,382 miles

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)

Pass 28 Jun 2013 20,563 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2012 19,279 miles

Both front brakes binding on slightly.

Driversside front top strut mount noisy in operation.

Oil leak on engine.

Fail 27 Jun 2012 19,277 miles

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.

Pass 8 Apr 2011 19,149 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2010 18,001 miles

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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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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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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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