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MGF 191V

1979 Ford Escort

Yellow Petrol 1993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 May 2019
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

32,725 mi
Last recorded32,725 miles
Recorded on11 May 2018
Typical for 1979 Ford Escort49,279 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMGF 191V
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year1979
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,993cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 11 May 2018 32,725 miles

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion floorpan/sill (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion floorpan/sill (6.1.B.2)

Rear wheel bearing has slight play both sides (2.6.2)

Steering shaft UJ lower bolt not fully through nut but secure-advise fit longer bolt

Fail 3 May 2018 32,686 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

Offside Rear Tie bar/rod insecure axle tramp bar bracket broken off axle (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion floorpan/sill (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion floorpan/sill (6.1.B.2)

Rear wheel bearing has slight play both sides (2.6.2)

Steering shaft UJ lower bolt not fully through nut but secure-advise fit longer bolt

Pass 7 Jan 2016 31,709 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2014 31,263 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2013 30,550 miles
Pass 20 May 2012 29,895 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2011 28,064 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2010 27,081 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2009 25,855 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2008 25,046 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2007 23,131 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2006 22,773 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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MGF 191V 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 MGF 191V, 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 MGF 191V registered?

MGF 191V is a 1979 Ford Escort, first registered on 24 August 1979.

Is MGF 191V safe to buy?

The MOT history for MGF 191V 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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