MOT Status
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37,357 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Fuel cap seal perished
Offside front headlamp pattern poor
Slight twist in nearside front brake hose
Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Fuel cap seal perished
Tailbox cracked around outlet pipe
Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
front bumper end secure fixings missing
front washer operating switch fitted in dash
near side steering arm slight play
reverse lights not working
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Front Seat belt insecurely fixed to the vehicles structure (5.2.1a)
Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
Front Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a) DANGEROUS
Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
front bumper end secure fixings missing
front washer operating switch fitted in dash
near side steering arm slight play
reverse lights not working
Battery insecure
exhaust mtg rubber missing near rear
o/s/f floor pan corroded not in prescribed areas
wiper fault switches on on its own
Nearside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Battery insecure
Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
exhaust mtg rubber missing near rear
o/s/f floor pan corroded not in prescribed areas
wiper fault switches on on its own
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
Nearside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Rear Leaf spring has excessive wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Rear Leaf spring has excessive wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)
Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3) DANGEROUS
brakes squealing
corrosion on offside front floor
Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)
Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
engine/gearbox mounting(s) defective
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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VJT 672L is a 1973 Ford Escort in Yellow with a 1,297cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.
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 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 VJT 672L, 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 VJT 672L registered?
VJT 672L is a 1973 Ford Escort, first registered on 10 July 1973.
Is VJT 672L safe to buy?
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