MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
91,158 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket modified and seriously weakened (2.4.A.2)
Nearside Front Body or chassis has an inadequate repair, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Nearside Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)
Nearside Rear Panhard rod attachment bracket/mounting damaged and its strength is seriously reduced (2.4.G.1)
Nearside Rear Panhard rod attachment bracket/mounting weld cracked (2.4.G.1)
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
Nearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket modified and seriously weakened (2.4.A.2)
Offside Front Body or chassis has an inadequate repair, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Offside Front Steering column shaft damaged but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
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VHK 215S is a 1977 Ford Escort in Green with a 2,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.
Across all 1977 Ford Escort models, the average MOT pass rate is 85.2% with a typical mileage of 47,357 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 VHK 215S, 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 49 years old, this Ford Escort is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.
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What year was VHK 215S registered?
VHK 215S is a 1977 Ford Escort, first registered on 15 August 1977.
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