MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
49,993 miAbove average mileage for this year
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Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)
Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)
corrosion on under body
hydrolic hand brake fitted. disconected for test
Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)
Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)
Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)
corrosion on under body
hydrolic hand brake fitted. disconected for test
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VBX 20L is a 1973 Ford Escort in Orange with a 1,300cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.
Across all 1973 Ford Escort models, the average MOT pass rate is 85.0% with a typical mileage of 44,545 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 VBX 20L, 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 53 years old, this Ford Escort is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.
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VBX 20L is a 1973 Ford Escort, first registered on 1 March 1973.
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