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KOY 596V

1979 Ford Escort

Blue Petrol 1295cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 May 2014
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

75,971 mi
Last recorded75,971 miles
Recorded on3 May 2013
Typical for 1979 Ford Escort49,279 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKOY 596V
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year1979
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,295cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 3 May 2013 75,971 miles

anti roll bar bushs poor condition

Fail 2 May 2013 75,969 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

anti roll bar bushs poor condition

Pass 26 Apr 2012 75,926 miles
Pass 3 May 2011 75,843 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2010 75,700 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2010 75,700 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 20 Apr 2009 75,510 miles
Pass 13 May 2008 75,217 miles
Pass 11 May 2007 74,909 miles
Pass 18 May 2006 74,599 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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KOY 596V is a 1979 Ford Escort in Blue with a 1,295cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 KOY 596V, 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 KOY 596V registered?

KOY 596V is a 1979 Ford Escort, first registered on 13 December 1979.

Is KOY 596V safe to buy?

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