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VOR 470N

1974 Ford Escort

Blue Petrol 1993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Apr 2018
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

43,957 mi
Last recorded43,957 miles
Recorded on6 Apr 2017
Typical for 1974 Ford Escort42,721 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVOR 470N
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year1974
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,993cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 6 Apr 2017 43,957 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2016 43,888 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2015 43,491 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2013 43,095 miles

horn low volume.

Pass 18 May 2012 43,015 miles
Pass 7 May 2011 42,883 miles
Pass 21 May 2010 42,218 miles

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

Offside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

Pass 26 May 2009 41,850 miles
Pass 13 May 2008 41,359 miles

Oil leak

slight play in front hubs

Fail 13 May 2008 41,359 miles

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

Oil leak

slight play in front hubs

Pass 1 Aug 2006 40,850 miles

unable to inspect brake pipes hoses and underside of car for corrosion as heavely undersealed

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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VOR 470N is a 1974 Ford Escort in Blue with a 1,993cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 VOR 470N, 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 VOR 470N registered?

VOR 470N is a 1974 Ford Escort, first registered on 1 August 1974.

Is VOR 470N safe to buy?

The MOT history for VOR 470N shows 11 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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