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VGY 75M

1974 Ford Escort

Blue Petrol 2000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Dec 2025
Tests11 (11 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

20,499 mi
Last recorded20,499 miles
Recorded on10 Dec 2024
Typical for 1974 Ford Escort42,721 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVGY 75M
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year1974
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,000cc

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MOT History

11 pass
Pass 10 Dec 2024 20,499 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive spring front bush (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Apr 2023 19,461 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2021 19,247 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2020 19,204 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2019 17,419 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2018 15,238 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Dec 2017 15,233 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2016 15,233 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2015 118,751 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2014 103,027 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2013 102,887 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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VGY 75M is a 1974 Ford Escort in Blue with a 2,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 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 VGY 75M, 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 VGY 75M registered?

VGY 75M is a 1974 Ford Escort, first registered on 1 June 1974.

Is VGY 75M safe to buy?

The MOT history for VGY 75M shows 11 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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