MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
77,046 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Vehicle Details
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)
Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()
Main beam 'tell-tale' not working incorrect colour . (1.7.4c)
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
How Reliable is the Ford Escort?
Based on 4,961,191 MOT tests across 821,553 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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VMR 357M is a 1974 Ford Escort in Red with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.
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 VMR 357M, 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 VMR 357M registered?
VMR 357M is a 1974 Ford Escort, first registered on 31 December 1974.
Is VMR 357M safe to buy?
The MOT history for VMR 357M shows 4 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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