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VFO 414T

1978 Ford Escort

Black Petrol 1993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jul 2017
Tests8 (4 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

35,912 mi
Last recorded35,912 miles
Recorded on25 Jul 2016
Typical for 1978 Ford Escort49,614 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVFO 414T
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year1978
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,993cc

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MOT History

4 pass 4 fail
Pass 25 Jul 2016 35,912 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded on inner wing panel (3.6.B.2c)

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

brake pedal anti-slip rubber spit

Pass 27 Jul 2015 35,834 miles

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

offside headlamp reflector starting to tranish

slight play in steering rack

Fail 27 Jul 2015 35,834 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

offside headlamp reflector starting to tranish

slight play in steering rack

Pass 23 Jul 2014 35,738 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

brake pedal anti-slip rubber worn

offside headlamp reflector starting to tarnish

slightly long brake pedal travel

Fail 21 Jul 2014 35,738 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

brake pedal anti-slip rubber worn

offside headlamp reflector starting to tarnish

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

slight dampness around brake servo

slightly long brake pedal travel

Pass 24 Apr 2010 35,685 miles

Brake pedal rubber slightly worn

Centre headlamps not working,headlamps corroded.

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Slight play in steering rack

Fail 24 Apr 2010 35,685 miles

Brake pedal rubber slightly worn

Centre headlamps not working,headlamps corroded.

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Slight play in steering rack

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Fail 3 May 2009 35,676 miles

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Brake and clutch pedal rubbers worn

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Headlight reflectors corroding.Inner lamps not illuminating - should come on with main beam??

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Slight play NS rack.

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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VFO 414T is a 1978 Ford Escort in Black with a 1,993cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 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 VFO 414T, 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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What year was VFO 414T registered?

VFO 414T is a 1978 Ford Escort, first registered on 1 August 1978.

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