1979 Ford Escort 2.3L Petrol · FGW 531V
1979 Ford Escort (2.3L, petrol). First registered 01/10/1979. MOT status: Expired.
- Make & Model
- FORD ESCORT
- Year / Origin
- 1979 · Nottingham
- MOT Status
- Valid until 30/03/2023
- Road Tax
- Untaxed (29/04/2018)
- Recorded Mileage
- —
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- PETROL · 2.3L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- PETROL
- Year
- 1979
- Engine
- 2300cc
AI-generated interpretation of this vehicle’s MOT record — not an official statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
FGW 531V Key Findings
- 1 MOT test recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 01/04/2022
- 1 defect noted at the latest MOT
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MOT Roadworthiness: Average
This rating reflects historical MOT pass rates and recurring advisory wear patterns from official DVSA test logs. Note that roadworthiness does not verify outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen records.
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FGW 531V MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
1 MOT test are recorded for this 1979 Ford Escort (FGW 531V) between April 2022 and April 2022.
The record contains 1 pass and 0 failures.
The record shows no MOT failures, although 1 advisory notice notes an item to monitor.
In total 1 advisory notice is recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
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