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VEH 423S

1977 Ford Escort

Red Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Mar 2019
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

48,219 mi
Last recorded48,219 miles
Recorded on20 Mar 2018
Typical for 1977 Ford Escort47,357 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVEH 423S
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year1977
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 Mar 2018 48,219 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2016 48,165 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2015 48,164 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2014 47,440 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2013 47,359 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2012 47,355 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2012 47,355 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)

Offside Rear Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 20 Aug 2010 47,338 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2009 47,293 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2008 47,278 miles
Pass 29 May 2007 47,268 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

engine over filled with oil

Fail 25 May 2007 47,264 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Steering locking device missing (2.2.C.1g)

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Offside Steering locking device missing (2.2.C.1g)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 9 Feb 2006 47,240 miles

offside rear inner wheel arch corroded at bottom (not in a prescribed area)

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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VEH 423S is a 1977 Ford Escort in Red with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 VEH 423S, 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

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What year was VEH 423S registered?

VEH 423S is a 1977 Ford Escort, first registered on 15 August 1977.

Is VEH 423S safe to buy?

The MOT history for VEH 423S shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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