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VPH 781M

1974 Ford Escort

Brown Petrol 1300cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jan 2015
Tests2 (2 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

37,113 mi
Last recorded37,113 miles
Recorded on10 Jan 2014
Typical for 1974 Ford Escort42,721 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVPH 781M
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year1974
ColourBrown
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,300cc

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MOT History

2 pass
Pass 10 Jan 2014 37,113 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2013 2,563 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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VPH 781M is a 1974 Ford Escort in Brown with a 1,300cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 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 VPH 781M, 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

How do I check the history of VPH 781M?

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What year was VPH 781M registered?

VPH 781M is a 1974 Ford Escort, first registered on 4 April 1974.

Is VPH 781M safe to buy?

The MOT history for VPH 781M shows 2 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 VPH 781M have outstanding finance?

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