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VLO 767S

1977 Ford Escort

Black Petrol 1298cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jul 2023
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

95,182 mi
Last recorded95,182 miles
Recorded on22 Jul 2022
Typical for 1977 Ford Escort47,357 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVLO 767S
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year1977
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,298cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 Jul 2022 95,182 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2021 94,683 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both sides bushes in the lower arm spliting (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front The floor at wing base holed by corrosion

Fail 7 Apr 2021 94,682 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively chafed Chaffing on strut (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Anti roll bar front mount corrosion hole (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both sides bushes in the lower arm spliting (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front The floor at wing base holed by corrosion

Pass 12 May 2017 93,288 miles
Fail 8 May 2017 93,288 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 27 May 2016 92,538 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2012 92,512 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2012 92,512 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 16 Aug 2011 91,772 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2010 97,260 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 29 Aug 2009 97,233 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2008 97,033 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2007 96,104 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2006 88,025 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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VLO 767S is a 1977 Ford Escort in Black with a 1,298cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 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 VLO 767S, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was VLO 767S registered?

VLO 767S is a 1977 Ford Escort, first registered on 1 August 1977.

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The MOT history for VLO 767S shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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