MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
4,381 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Centre Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (hotspot upper edge above the horizontal 0% line) (1.6.D1)
Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Offside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Stone chip in front screen
How Reliable is the Ford Escort?
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VHB 16S is a 1978 Ford Escort in Orange with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 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 VHB 16S, 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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What year was VHB 16S registered?
VHB 16S is a 1978 Ford Escort, first registered on 1 July 1978.
Is VHB 16S safe to buy?
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