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VCF 91S

1978 Ford Escort

Yellow Petrol 1593cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Apr 2021
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

48,054 mi
Last recorded48,054 miles
Recorded on26 Mar 2020
Typical for 1978 Ford Escort49,614 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVCF 91S
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year1978
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,593cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 26 Mar 2020 48,054 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2019 46,493 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2018 45,376 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2017 44,159 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2015 42,418 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2013 42,309 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2012 41,169 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2011 40,038 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2010 39,320 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 24 Sep 2009 37,111 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2008 34,513 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2007 31,729 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2007 31,651 miles

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)

Fail 2 Nov 2005 31,283 miles

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)

Pass 2 Nov 2005 31,283 miles

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.

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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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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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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.

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