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KGY 446V

1979 Ford Escort

White Petrol 2000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Mar 2023
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

39,817 mi
Last recorded39,817 miles
Recorded on23 Mar 2022
Typical for 1979 Ford Escort49,279 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKGY 446V
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year1979
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,000cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 Mar 2022 39,817 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2021 39,376 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2020 38,368 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2019 37,231 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2018 36,347 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2018 36,347 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Pass 11 Mar 2017 35,422 miles

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

Fail 11 Mar 2017 35,422 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside 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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KGY 446V is a 1979 Ford Escort in White with a 2,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 KGY 446V, 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 KGY 446V registered?

KGY 446V is a 1979 Ford Escort, first registered on 31 December 1979.

Is KGY 446V safe to buy?

The MOT history for KGY 446V shows 8 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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