MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
85,758 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
exhaust hangers perished
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
Corrosion to o/s/f sill. (not in prescribed area)
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
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.
Top MOT Failure Points
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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?
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