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KTA 272V

1979 Ford Escort

Beige Petrol 1993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Sep 2017
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

85,758 mi
Last recorded85,758 miles
Recorded on12 Sep 2016
Typical for 1979 Ford Escort49,279 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKTA 272V
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year1979
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,993cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 Sep 2016 85,758 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

exhaust hangers perished

Fail 12 Sep 2016 85,758 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

exhaust hangers perished

Pass 16 Sep 2015 85,523 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2007 84,981 miles

Corrosion to o/s/f sill. (not in prescribed area)

Fail 21 Jul 2006 84,964 miles

Centre Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Exhaust emits dense blue smoke at idle (7.3.A.2b)

Nearside Rear Wheel nut(s) loose (4.2.A.1e) DANGEROUS

petrol pipe rubbing body at rear

Pass 3 Jun 2005 83,487 miles
Fail 27 May 2005 83,487 miles

Front Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

Front Sub-frame attachment attachment bracket inappropriately repaired (2.4.A.2)

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

Offside Front Lower Steering column retaining device insecure (2.1.6)

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

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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KTA 272V is a 1979 Ford Escort in Beige with a 1,993cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 KTA 272V, 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 KTA 272V registered?

KTA 272V is a 1979 Ford Escort, first registered on 18 September 1979.

Is KTA 272V safe to buy?

The MOT history for KTA 272V shows 7 tests with a 57.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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