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KTL 266V

1979 Ford Escort

Black Petrol 1993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Jun 2027
Tests15 (14 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.3%

Mileage

35,399 mi
Last recorded35,399 miles
Recorded on10 Jun 2026
Typical for 1979 Ford Escort49,279 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKTL 266V
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year1979
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,993cc

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MOT History

14 pass 1 fail
Pass 10 Jun 2026 35,399 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2025 34,280 miles
Fail 30 May 2025 34,272 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting likely to become detached (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 13 May 2024 33,406 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2023 32,777 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2022 32,042 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2021 31,016 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2019 30,269 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2018 29,006 miles
Pass 24 May 2017 28,994 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2012 27,913 miles
Pass 15 May 2009 27,284 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Oil leak

Pass 27 May 2008 26,675 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2007 25,740 miles
Pass 20 May 2006 24,199 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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KTL 266V is a 1979 Ford Escort in Black with a 1,993cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.3%.

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 KTL 266V, 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 KTL 266V registered?

KTL 266V is a 1979 Ford Escort, first registered on 10 October 1979.

Is KTL 266V safe to buy?

The MOT history for KTL 266V shows 15 tests with a 93.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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