MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
67,849 miAbove average mileage for this year
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Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
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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VPN 553S is a 1978 Ford Escort in Orange with a 1,098cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.
Across all 1978 Ford Escort models, the average MOT pass rate is 85.0% with a typical mileage of 49,614 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 VPN 553S, 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 48 years old, this Ford Escort is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.
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What year was VPN 553S registered?
VPN 553S is a 1978 Ford Escort, first registered on 23 January 1978.
Is VPN 553S safe to buy?
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