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VKM 430S

1977 Ford Escort

Beige Petrol 1300cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Aug 2018
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

3,233 mi
Last recorded3,233 miles
Recorded on8 Aug 2017
Typical for 1977 Ford Escort47,357 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVKM 430S
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year1977
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,300cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 8 Aug 2017 3,233 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 30 Aug 2016 3,002 miles
Fail 25 Aug 2016 2,995 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension locking device missing (2.5.A.4)

Nearside Front Mechanical brake component locking device insecure (3.5.1l)

Nearside Front Outer Brake pipe kinked (3.6.B.2b)

Nearside Front Steering locking device missing track rod end (2.2.C.1g)

Nearside Front Upper Braking system leaking master cylinder (3.6.A.1)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber insecure (2.7.2b)

Offside Front Lower Front suspension locking device missing (2.5.A.4)

Offside Front Mechanical brake component locking device insecure (3.5.1l)

Offside Front Steering locking device missing track rod end (2.2.C.1g)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Leaf spring to axle securing nut insecure (2.4.B.7b)

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Windscreen washer control missing (8.2.1a)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Oil leak ()

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 28 Aug 2015 2,238 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 15 Nov 2010 77,819 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2009 75,765 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Pass 16 Oct 2008 73,915 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2007 72,369 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2006 70,560 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2005 68,509 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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VKM 430S is a 1977 Ford Escort in Beige with a 1,300cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 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 VKM 430S, 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 VKM 430S registered?

VKM 430S is a 1977 Ford Escort, first registered on 27 October 1977.

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