MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
95,859 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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ADVISORIES ISSUED WITH ORIGINAL FAILURE DOCUMENTS STILL APPLY WITH THE ISSUING OF THE MOT CERTIFICATE
An item not tested (Manual)
Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)
Nearside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)
Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Offside Front Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)
Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)
advise both rear shock absorbers show deterioration
advise excessive corrosion in n/s and o/s sills in prescribed areas but due to removal of standard fitted seatbelts in rear of vehicle areas not considered prescribed areas
advise extensive welded repairs to underside of vehicle prescribed areas heavily undersealed in places restricting view
advise n/s and o/s mirrors offer limited view to rear
both rear tyres show perishing and cracking in sidewalls
excessive corrosion in both front sill areas
Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
How Reliable is the Ford Escort?
Based on 4,961,191 MOT tests across 821,553 vehicles.
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VLH 558M is a 1974 Ford Escort in White with a 1,300cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.
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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.
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 VLH 558M, 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.
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What year was VLH 558M registered?
VLH 558M is a 1974 Ford Escort, first registered on 1 July 1974.
Is VLH 558M safe to buy?
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