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VCO 822V

1979 Ford Escort

Green Petrol 1993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Mar 2027
Tests22 (20 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

71,094 mi
Last recorded71,094 miles
Recorded on5 Mar 2026
Typical for 1979 Ford Escort49,279 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVCO 822V
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year1979
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,993cc

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MOT History

20 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 Mar 2026 71,094 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2025 71,094 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2024 71,094 miles

vehicle is a rally car

Pass 8 Dec 2022 71,094 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2021 71,094 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2020 77,214 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2019 77,114 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2018 76,094 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2017 74,222 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2016 73,101 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2015 71,094 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2014 71,094 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 4 Oct 2013 71,094 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 28 Sep 2012 71,094 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2011 71,094 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2010 71,094 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2009 71,094 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 29 Sep 2008 71,940 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Fail 28 Sep 2007 71,094 miles

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Pass 28 Sep 2007 71,094 miles

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Fail 4 Oct 2006 71,094 miles

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

Pass 4 Oct 2006 71,094 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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VCO 822V is a 1979 Ford Escort in Green with a 1,993cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 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 VCO 822V, 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

How do I check the history of VCO 822V?

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What year was VCO 822V registered?

VCO 822V is a 1979 Ford Escort, first registered on 9 October 1979.

Is VCO 822V safe to buy?

The MOT history for VCO 822V shows 22 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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