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VAO 32S

1977 Ford Escort

Red Petrol 1298cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 May 2018
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

76,479 mi
Last recorded76,479 miles
Recorded on25 May 2017
Typical for 1977 Ford Escort47,357 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVAO 32S
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year1977
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,298cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 25 May 2017 76,479 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

engine oil leak,steering rack mount rubbers going soft,corrosion to leaf springs,mounts,sills,sill steps,floorpans

Fail 18 May 2017 76,476 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer torn (7.2.4c)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

engine oil leak,steering rack mount rubbers going soft,corrosion to leaf springs,mounts,sills,sill steps,floorpans

Pass 3 May 2016 74,764 miles

corrosion to floors/suspension mounts/sills

Fail 23 Apr 2016

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve movement (3.3.A.5)

Centre Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

corrosion to floors/suspension mounts/sills

Pass 19 Apr 2015 71,086 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

exhaust joint has slight blow

lower suspension arm inner poly bushes have slight movement nearside and offside front

nearside outer sill holed but not in precribed area

surface rust under car

water leak

Pass 11 Sep 2006 69,834 miles

Nearside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

engine has oil leaks

offside rear inner wheelarch has slight corrosion

steering rack mounting bushes are slightly deteriorated

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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VAO 32S is a 1977 Ford Escort in Red with a 1,298cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 VAO 32S, 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 VAO 32S registered?

VAO 32S is a 1977 Ford Escort, first registered on 1 December 1977.

Is VAO 32S safe to buy?

The MOT history for VAO 32S shows 6 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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