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KNO 517V

1979 Ford Escort

Yellow Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jul 2017
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

11,970 mi
Last recorded11,970 miles
Recorded on18 Jul 2016
Typical for 1979 Ford Escort49,279 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKNO 517V
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year1979
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 18 Jul 2016 11,970 miles

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Rear Panhard rod has slight play in a pin bearing (2.4.G.2)

Pass 7 Jul 2015 11,970 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2014 11,970 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2013 11,970 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2012 11,970 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2011 11,970 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2011 11,970 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 30 Jun 2010 11,970 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2009 11,970 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2008 11,970 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2007 11,970 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2006 11,970 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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KNO 517V is a 1979 Ford Escort in Yellow with a 1,596cc 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 KNO 517V, 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 KNO 517V registered?

KNO 517V is a 1979 Ford Escort, first registered on 17 October 1979.

Is KNO 517V safe to buy?

The MOT history for KNO 517V 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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