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VMA 312M

1973 Ford Escort

White Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jun 2013
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

22,379 mi
Last recorded22,379 miles
Recorded on7 Jun 2012
Typical for 1973 Ford Escort44,545 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVMA 312M
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year1973
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 7 Jun 2012 22,379 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Fail 7 Jun 2012 22,379 miles

Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Rear All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 4 Jun 2011 21,382 miles
Pass 21 May 2009 21,356 miles

Nearside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 2 Feb 2008 21,356 miles

Nearside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

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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VMA 312M is a 1973 Ford Escort in White with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 1973 Ford Escort models, the average MOT pass rate is 85.0% with a typical mileage of 44,545 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 VMA 312M, 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 53 years old, this Ford Escort is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was VMA 312M registered?

VMA 312M is a 1973 Ford Escort, first registered on 18 September 1973.

Is VMA 312M safe to buy?

The MOT history for VMA 312M shows 5 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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