MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
40,000 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Gearbox mounting defective
Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Play in prop-shaft centre bearing
Standard fitment seat belt missing
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
boot floor welded on inside lsd fitted handbrake lever stiff
Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test
Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
Standard fitment seat belt missing
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
How Reliable is the Ford Escort?
Based on 4,961,191 MOT tests across 821,553 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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VIG 5181 is a 1973 Ford Escort in Blue with a 1,993cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.
Across all 1973 Ford Escort models, the average MOT pass rate is 85.0% with a typical mileage of 44,545 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 VIG 5181, 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 53 years old, this Ford Escort is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.
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What year was VIG 5181 registered?
VIG 5181 is a 1973 Ford Escort, first registered on 23 May 1973.
Is VIG 5181 safe to buy?
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