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VDV 519S

1977 Ford Escort

Yellow Petrol 1593cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Apr 2012
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

50,105 mi
Last recorded50,105 miles
Recorded on27 Apr 2011
Typical for 1977 Ford Escort47,357 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVDV 519S
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year1977
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,593cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 27 Apr 2011 50,105 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2009 48,660 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2008 47,292 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2007 46,260 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2007 46,260 miles

Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

CO & HC slightly high

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

fuel pipes insecure at front

horn poor

nearside rear brake binding slightly

rear seat base insecure

slight play in door hinges

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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VDV 519S is a 1977 Ford Escort in Yellow with a 1,593cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 1977 Ford Escort models, the average MOT pass rate is 85.2% with a typical mileage of 47,357 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 VDV 519S, 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 49 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 VDV 519S?

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What year was VDV 519S registered?

VDV 519S is a 1977 Ford Escort, first registered on 26 August 1977.

Is VDV 519S safe to buy?

The MOT history for VDV 519S shows 5 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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