MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
95,251 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1)
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar locating pin locking device missing (2.4.G.3b)
Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Front Front suspension locking device ineffective (2.5.A.4)
Nearside Front Vehicle structure has an inadequate repair, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)
Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)
near side and off side front flexi brake pipe ferrule end corrosion
off side front steering rack play in ball cup
Offside Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
front number plate poor
suspension modified
underside rusted and poor and repaired on and near perscribed areas
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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VAA 595V is a 1979 Ford Escort in Yellow with a 1,599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.
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 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 VAA 595V, 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 VAA 595V registered?
VAA 595V is a 1979 Ford Escort, first registered on 21 September 1979.
Is VAA 595V safe to buy?
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