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LGO 60V

1979 Ford Escort

Yellow Petrol 1993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jan 2019
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

23,390 mi
Last recorded23,390 miles
Recorded on27 Jan 2018
Typical for 1979 Ford Escort49,279 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLGO 60V
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year1979
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,993cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 27 Jan 2018 23,390 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear tyre has cuts but not deep enough to show ply and cords.

Oil leak ()

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 31 Dec 2016 23,246 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2015 23,197 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 2 Oct 2014 22,939 miles

Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 24 Aug 2012 22,792 miles

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 17 Aug 2011 2,238 miles

both outer lower sills showing signs of corrosion ( not excessive )

Pass 13 Aug 2010 2,228 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2009 21,992 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2008 21,653 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 16 Aug 2008 21,653 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 11 Aug 2007 21,042 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2006 20,763 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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LGO 60V is a 1979 Ford Escort in Yellow with a 1,993cc 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 LGO 60V, 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 LGO 60V registered?

LGO 60V is a 1979 Ford Escort, first registered on 1 August 1979.

Is LGO 60V safe to buy?

The MOT history for LGO 60V 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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