MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
35,912 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
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
Nearside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)
offside headlamp reflector starting to tranish
slight play in steering rack
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
Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
brake pedal anti-slip rubber worn
offside headlamp reflector starting to tarnish
slightly long brake pedal travel
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
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
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)
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?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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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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VFO 414T is a 1978 Ford Escort, first registered on 1 August 1978.
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