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VFS 311V

1979 Ford Escort

Purple Petrol 2000cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Feb 2027
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

Typical for 1979 Ford Escort49,279 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVFS 311V
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year1979
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,000cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 14 Feb 2026
Pass 20 Feb 2025
Pass 22 Nov 2022
Pass 10 Nov 2021 89,074 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2019 108,625 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2018 107,695 miles
Pass 5 May 2016 79,268 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2011 96,384 miles

Nearside Front Suspension weakened but no possibility of the body or a component fouling a road wheel (2.4.A.1b)

Offside Front Suspension weakened but no possibility of the body or a component fouling a road wheel (2.4.A.1b)

Pass 23 Mar 2010 93,872 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2009 90,846 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2009 90,846 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision worn smooth (3.3.A.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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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VFS 311V is a 1979 Ford Escort in Purple with a 2,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

Across all 1979 Ford Escort models, the average MOT pass rate is 83.7% with a typical mileage of 49,279 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 VFS 311V, 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 47 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 VFS 311V registered?

VFS 311V is a 1979 Ford Escort, first registered on 24 October 1979.

Is VFS 311V safe to buy?

The MOT history for VFS 311V shows 11 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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