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VKX 340N

1974 Ford Escort

Black Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Feb 2019
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

353 mi
Last recorded353 miles
Recorded on20 Feb 2018
Typical for 1974 Ford Escort42,721 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVKX 340N
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year1974
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 20 Feb 2018 353 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2016 4 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2009 45,464 miles

slight play front wheel bearings

oil leak from gearbox

Fail 19 Aug 2009 45,457 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

oil leak from gearbox

slight play front wheel bearings

Pass 18 Aug 2008 44,024 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2007 43,722 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2006 43,419 miles

foot brake pedal travel

o/s + n/s/r inner sills corroded

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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VKX 340N is a 1974 Ford Escort in Black with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

Across all 1974 Ford Escort models, the average MOT pass rate is 84.1% with a typical mileage of 42,721 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 VKX 340N, 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 52 years old, this Ford Escort is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was VKX 340N registered?

VKX 340N is a 1974 Ford Escort, first registered on 3 September 1974.

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The MOT history for VKX 340N shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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