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VGH 18M

1974 Ford Escort

Red Petrol 2000cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Jul 2027
Tests19 (18 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.7%

Mileage

20,410 mi
Last recorded20,410 miles
Recorded on4 Jul 2026
Typical for 1974 Ford Escort42,721 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Ford
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVGH 18M
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year1974
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,000cc

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MOT History

18 pass 1 fail
Pass 4 Jul 2026 20,410 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2025 19,746 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2024 19,497 miles
Pass 13 May 2023 18,687 miles
Pass 14 May 2022 18,542 miles
Pass 15 May 2021 18,015 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2019 17,532 miles
Pass 19 May 2018 16,600 miles
Pass 20 May 2017 15,755 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 7 May 2016 14,912 miles
Pass 16 May 2015 14,325 miles
Pass 17 May 2014 13,090 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2013 12,932 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2012 12,210 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2011 11,367 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2011 11,367 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 31 May 2008 9,989 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2007 93,368 miles
Pass 12 May 2006 8,284 miles

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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VGH 18M is a 1974 Ford Escort in Red with a 2,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.7%.

Across all 1974 Ford Escort models, the average MOT pass rate is 84.1% with a typical mileage of 42,721 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 VGH 18M, 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 52 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 VGH 18M registered?

VGH 18M is a 1974 Ford Escort, first registered on 1 March 1974.

Is VGH 18M safe to buy?

The MOT history for VGH 18M shows 19 tests with a 94.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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