MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
76,479 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
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
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
corrosion to floors/suspension mounts/sills
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
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
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?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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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?
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