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VBU 367S

1977 Ford Escort

Blue Petrol 1993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Oct 2025
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

90,810 mi
Last recorded90,810 miles
Recorded on15 Oct 2024
Typical for 1977 Ford Escort47,357 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVBU 367S
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year1977
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,993cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 Oct 2024 90,810 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2023 90,748 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2023 90,743 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2021 90,443 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

movement in both front seat bases

Fail 1 Jul 2021 90,443 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Driver's seat moving inadvertently (6.2.5 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Jun 2020 90,282 miles

underside under sealed, welding repairs carried out

Pass 4 Oct 2019 90,276 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2015 90,269 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2013 90,211 miles

Oil leak

Pass 8 Aug 2012 90,005 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2012 90,005 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 31 Aug 2011 89,669 miles
Fail 26 Aug 2011 89,669 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

*DRIVERS SEAT BACE SUNK

Pass 30 May 2008 89,479 miles

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

Oil leak

blue smoke on start up

slight bind on o/s rear brake

Pass 14 May 2007 89,304 miles
Pass 2 May 2006 88,887 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2006 88,887 miles

Front passenger seat insecure (6.2.3)

Nearside Front Steering locking device missing (2.2.C.1g)

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

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

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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VBU 367S is a 1977 Ford Escort in Blue with a 1,993cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 VBU 367S, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was VBU 367S registered?

VBU 367S is a 1977 Ford Escort, first registered on 8 December 1977.

Is VBU 367S safe to buy?

The MOT history for VBU 367S shows 17 tests with a 76.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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