MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
48,054 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Vehicle Details
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Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)
Offside Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1)
Offside Front front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
brake caliper securing device missing (3.5.1j)
brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)
Body has slight displacement of the body relative to the chassis (6.1.B.1a)
Fuel system component insecure (7.2.1)
Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
How Reliable is the Ford Escort?
Based on 4,961,191 MOT tests across 821,553 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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VCF 91S is a 1978 Ford Escort in Yellow with a 1,593cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.
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 VCF 91S, 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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How do I check the history of VCF 91S?
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What year was VCF 91S registered?
VCF 91S is a 1978 Ford Escort, first registered on 25 May 1978.
Is VCF 91S safe to buy?
The MOT history for VCF 91S shows 15 tests with a 86.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
Does VCF 91S have outstanding finance?
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