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VMX 7M

1974 Ford Falcon

Black Petrol 5800cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Apr 2017
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

12,798 mi
Last recorded12,798 miles
Recorded on15 Apr 2016
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVMX 7M
MakeFord
ModelFalcon
Year1974
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,800cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 15 Apr 2016 12,798 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 13 Apr 2015 12,525 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Oil leak

Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

Fail 11 Apr 2015 12,502 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Oil leak

Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

Pass 15 May 2010 11,495 miles
Fail 7 May 2010 11,481 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 31 Jul 2008 11,221 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2006 10,997 miles

How Reliable is the Ford Falcon?

Based on 1,760 MOT tests across 231 vehicles.

79.9%
Pass Rate
1,080
Miles/Year
62
Year Lifespan
231
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 42
parking brake recording little or no effort 40
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded 34
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 31
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 24
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VMX 7M is a 1974 Ford Falcon in Black with a 5,800cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

The most common reason a Ford Falcon fails its MOT is parking brake: efficiency below requirements, accounting for 42 recorded failures. If you're considering buying VMX 7M, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Ford Falcon typically stays on UK roads for around 62 years. At 52 years old, this Ford Falcon is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was VMX 7M registered?

VMX 7M is a 1974 Ford Falcon, first registered on 3 May 1974.

Is VMX 7M safe to buy?

The MOT history for VMX 7M shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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