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VCC 61V

1979 Ford Escort

Black Petrol 1993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Sep 2026
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

68,027 mi
Last recorded68,027 miles
Recorded on20 Sep 2025
Typical for 1979 Ford Escort49,279 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVCC 61V
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year1979
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,993cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Sep 2025 68,027 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2024 67,980 miles
Pass 11 May 2023 67,903 miles
Pass 3 May 2022 67,898 miles
Pass 7 May 2021 67,811 miles
Pass 22 May 2020 67,893 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2019 67,811 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2016 67,776 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Pass 20 Apr 2015 67,774 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Fail 20 Apr 2015 67,774 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 19 Mar 2014 67,667 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2013 67,650 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2011 66,344 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

front seats slightly insecure

offside front sill slightly corroded

Pass 24 Jul 2010 64,456 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2009 62,045 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2009 62,045 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Fail 11 Aug 2008 59,227 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage which is adjustable, locking device missing (2.4.G.1)

Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Pass 11 Aug 2008 59,227 miles

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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VCC 61V is a 1979 Ford Escort in Black with a 1,993cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

Across all 1979 Ford Escort models, the average MOT pass rate is 83.7% with a typical mileage of 49,279 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 VCC 61V, 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 47 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 VCC 61V registered?

VCC 61V is a 1979 Ford Escort, first registered on 10 August 1979.

Is VCC 61V safe to buy?

The MOT history for VCC 61V shows 18 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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