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VLE 756R

1978 Ford Escort

Multi-colour Petrol 1993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Aug 2027
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

6,724 mi
Last recorded6,724 miles
Recorded on28 Jul 2026
Typical for 1978 Ford Escort49,614 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVLE 756R
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year1978
ColourMulti-colour
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,993cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 28 Jul 2026 6,724 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal FRONT & REAR CHASSIS O/S N/S (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal FRONT & REAR INNER WHEEL ARCHS O/S N/S (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Jul 2025 6,692 miles

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 7 Aug 2024 6,630 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2023 6,580 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2022 6,546 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2022 6,546 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.4.3 (b))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.3.3 (b))

Offside Front Steering rack has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 9 Jun 2021 6,050 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2020 5,881 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2019 4,674 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2013 4,273 miles
Pass 3 May 2012 4,155 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2009 171 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2006 89 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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VLE 756R is a 1978 Ford Escort in Multi-colour with a 1,993cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

Across all 1978 Ford Escort models, the average MOT pass rate is 85.0% with a typical mileage of 49,614 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 VLE 756R, 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 48 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 VLE 756R registered?

VLE 756R is a 1978 Ford Escort, first registered on 3 February 1978.

Is VLE 756R safe to buy?

The MOT history for VLE 756R shows 13 tests with a 92.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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