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TRN 674V

1979 Ford Escort

Red Petrol 1298cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 May 2027
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

49,995 mi
Last recorded49,995 miles
Recorded on5 May 2026
Typical for 1979 Ford Escort49,279 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationTRN 674V
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year1979
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,298cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 May 2026 49,995 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2023 49,860 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2022 49,434 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2021 49,368 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2019 49,227 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive at rear diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Apr 2018 48,778 miles

Oil leak ()

Fail 17 Apr 2018 48,778 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Oil leak ()

Pass 12 Apr 2017 48,417 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2017 48,417 miles

Central Exhaust system not adequately supported mounting insecure (7.1.1)

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases flange insecure (7.1.2)

Pass 13 Apr 2016 47,939 miles

play in steering rack at n/a

Pass 18 Apr 2015 47,202 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2014 46,944 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2013 45,856 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Outer Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 21 Apr 2012 44,215 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2011 43,212 miles

co on limit engine running rough

Fail 14 Nov 2005 43,200 miles

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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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TRN 674V is a 1979 Ford Escort in Red with a 1,298cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 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 TRN 674V, 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 TRN 674V registered?

TRN 674V is a 1979 Ford Escort, first registered on 1 August 1979.

Is TRN 674V safe to buy?

The MOT history for TRN 674V shows 16 tests with a 81.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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