MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
75,433 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Vehicle Details
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Engine/gearbox mounting(s) defective
Oil leak
Steering column flexible coupling is slightly deteriorated (2.1.5)
Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
V.slight play in steering rack mounts.
Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)
Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)
Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Rear Brake hose twisted (3.6.B.4c)
Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)
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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VFG 801S is a 1978 Ford Escort in White with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.9%.
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 VFG 801S, 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 VFG 801S?
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What year was VFG 801S registered?
VFG 801S is a 1978 Ford Escort, first registered on 7 January 1978.
Is VFG 801S safe to buy?
The MOT history for VFG 801S shows 14 tests with a 92.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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