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VGO 235M

1974 Ford Escort

Green Petrol 1300cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 May 2017
Tests5 (5 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

55,210 mi
Last recorded55,210 miles
Recorded on9 May 2016
Typical for 1974 Ford Escort42,721 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVGO 235M
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year1974
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,300cc

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MOT History

5 pass
Pass 9 May 2016 55,210 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2015 51,611 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2014 48,568 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2009 48,039 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2008 46,637 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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VGO 235M is a 1974 Ford Escort in Green with a 1,300cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 VGO 235M, 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

How do I check the history of VGO 235M?

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What year was VGO 235M registered?

VGO 235M is a 1974 Ford Escort, first registered on 3 April 1974.

Is VGO 235M safe to buy?

The MOT history for VGO 235M shows 5 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does VGO 235M have outstanding finance?

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