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VMC 142M

1974 Ford Escort

Yellow Petrol 1993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Sep 2026
Tests12 (12 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

19,521 mi
Last recorded19,521 miles
Recorded on30 Sep 2025
Typical for 1974 Ford Escort42,721 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVMC 142M
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year1974
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,993cc

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MOT History

12 pass
Pass 30 Sep 2025 19,521 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2024 18,502 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2023 18,307 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2022 18,146 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2020 17,482 miles
Pass 11 May 2019 16,973 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2018 16,150 miles
Pass 20 May 2017 14,972 miles
Pass 24 May 2016 148,349 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2008 14,834 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2007 13,616 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2006 10,239 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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VMC 142M is a 1974 Ford Escort in Yellow with a 1,993cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 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 VMC 142M, 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 VMC 142M registered?

VMC 142M is a 1974 Ford Escort, first registered on 13 February 1974.

Is VMC 142M safe to buy?

The MOT history for VMC 142M shows 12 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does VMC 142M have outstanding finance?

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