MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
72,450 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill within the (2.4.A.3)
Offside Front A piller has a crack near check strap
Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill within the (2.4.A.3)
Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
How Reliable is the Ford Escort?
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VBX 3T is a 1978 Ford Escort in Yellow with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.
Across all 1978 Ford Escort models, the average MOT pass rate is 85.0% with a typical mileage of 49,614 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.
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 3T, 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 48 years old, this Ford Escort is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.
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What year was VBX 3T registered?
VBX 3T is a 1978 Ford Escort, first registered on 5 September 1978.
Is VBX 3T safe to buy?
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