MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
75,697 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Fuel system component leaking possible pump (7.2.3)
Nearside Indicator tell tale inoperative (1.4.A.2a)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Steering column universal joint has excessive play UJ to steering rack (2.1.5)
Oil leak ()
Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS
Steering column shaft has slight end float (2.1.3)
Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)
Nearside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS
Steering column shaft has slight end float (2.1.3)
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
engine leaking oil
gear box rear seal leaking
ignition switch sticking
Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)
Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
veichle has been welded / front & rear inner wings, chassis , floor ,
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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VAG 444S is a 1977 Ford Escort in Red with a 1,993cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.
Across all 1977 Ford Escort models, the average MOT pass rate is 85.2% with a typical mileage of 47,357 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 VAG 444S, 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 49 years old, this Ford Escort is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.
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What year was VAG 444S registered?
VAG 444S is a 1977 Ford Escort, first registered on 1 August 1977.
Is VAG 444S safe to buy?
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