CarVerify

Free Car Check

LTW 156V

1979 Ford Escort

Gold Petrol 1599cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Nov 2016
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

83,576 mi
Last recorded83,576 miles
Recorded on7 Nov 2015
Typical for 1979 Ford Escort49,279 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

4 checks still locked for this Ford
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationLTW 156V
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year1979
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,599cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 7 Nov 2015 83,576 miles
Pass 22 May 2012 83,453 miles

Coolant leak

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

Oil leak

Pass 21 May 2011 83,127 miles
Pass 21 May 2010 82,837 miles
Pass 22 May 2009 81,820 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 9 May 2008 81,365 miles
Pass 19 May 2007 80,962 miles
Fail 18 May 2007 80,955 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 5 May 2006 80,453 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
Full Ford Escort reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

LTW 156V is a 1979 Ford Escort in Gold with a 1,599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 LTW 156V, 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

How do I check the history of LTW 156V?

You can check the full history of LTW 156V by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was LTW 156V registered?

LTW 156V is a 1979 Ford Escort, first registered on 26 November 1979.

Is LTW 156V safe to buy?

The MOT history for LTW 156V shows 9 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does LTW 156V have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on LTW 156V. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.