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VAG 444S

1977 Ford Escort

Red Petrol 1993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Oct 2019
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

75,697 mi
Last recorded75,697 miles
Recorded on5 Oct 2018
Typical for 1977 Ford Escort47,357 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVAG 444S
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year1977
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,993cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 5 Oct 2018 75,697 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2017 75,691 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2017 75,691 miles

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 ()

Pass 5 Dec 2014 75,567 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2014 75,555 miles

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

Pass 28 Sep 2010 74,969 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2009 74,876 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2008 72,929 miles

Steering column shaft has slight end float (2.1.3)

Fail 2 Apr 2008 72,929 miles

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)

Pass 27 Mar 2007 69,786 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2007 69,786 miles

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

Pass 7 Apr 2006 66,815 miles

Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Fail 7 Apr 2006 66,815 miles

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.

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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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.

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