MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
7,192 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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All direction indicators flashing less than 60 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))
Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen both kick up beams are on the right side as its a left hand drive car (4.1.2 (a))
Nearside Front Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner wing (1.1.21 (e) (i))
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
All direction indicators flashing less than 60 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))
Battery insecure (1.9.1)
Brake pipe inadequately supported rear over axel (3.6.B.1)
Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
Hazard warning lamps not fitted (1.4.B.1a)
Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect both fronts (1.8.A.1b)
Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)
Nearside Front Inner Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded arch (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Inner Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded bulk head (3.6.C.3)
Nearside Inner Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded wing (3.6.C.3)
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded leaf spring mounting (2.4.A.3)
Offside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)
Passenger's seat insecure rear seats (6.2.A.1)
Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
Brake pipe slightly corroded all rear pipes over axel (3.6.B.2c)
bonnet has bolts missing and loose at securing points
reverse light constantly on
How Reliable is the Ford Escort?
Based on 4,961,191 MOT tests across 821,553 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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RSX 455M is a 1974 Ford Escort in Red with a 1,150cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 33.3%.
Across all 1974 Ford Escort models, the average MOT pass rate is 84.1% with a typical mileage of 42,721 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 RSX 455M, 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 52 years old, this Ford Escort is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.
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What year was RSX 455M registered?
RSX 455M is a 1974 Ford Escort, first registered on 1 February 1974.
Is RSX 455M safe to buy?
The MOT history for RSX 455M shows 3 tests with a 33.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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