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VLF 77M

1974 Ford Escort

Red Petrol 1117cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Sep 2012
Tests5 (5 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

24,289 mi
Last recorded24,289 miles
Recorded on2 Sep 2011
Typical for 1974 Ford Escort42,721 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVLF 77M
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year1974
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,117cc

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MOT History

5 pass
Pass 2 Sep 2011 24,289 miles

slight noise n/s/f wheel bearing not excessive

Pass 19 May 2010 18,999 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2009 1,683 miles
Pass 15 May 2008 1,145 miles
Pass 11 May 2006 4,112 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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VLF 77M is a 1974 Ford Escort in Red with a 1,117cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 VLF 77M, 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 VLF 77M registered?

VLF 77M is a 1974 Ford Escort, first registered on 3 May 1974.

Is VLF 77M safe to buy?

The MOT history for VLF 77M shows 5 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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