MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
3,233 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
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) ()
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)
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)
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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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.
Is VKM 430S safe to buy?
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